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Mumuye mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art
Mumuye mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art
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  • Title: Mumuye mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art
  • Description: The statuary emanating from the northwestern region of the Middle Benue, from the Kona Jukun, to the Mumuye and up to the Wurkun populations is characterized by a relative absence of ornamentation and a refined stylization. The 100,000 Adamawa language speakers form a group called Mumuye and are grouped into villages, dola , divided into two groups: those of fire ( tjokwa ) related to blood and the color red, guardians of the cult vabong , among whom are elected the chiefs, and those of water, ( tjozoza ), related to humidity and the color white. It is among the latter that the priests of the rain are chosen, initiates of the cult vadosong . To be used by both Mumuye groups, the different colors of the same cult object, mask or statue, are applied by each member of the corresponding group.
  • Item Type: Mask
  • Date/Period: Second half 20th century
  • Origin: Nigeria
  • Materials: wood
  • Dimensions: 22,83 Inch
  • Weight: 2,87 Pounds
  • Additional Information: Stand not included. A universal or custom base can be ordered separately.

    Reserve: $260.00

    Reserve: $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
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  • Location: This item ships from Belgium.

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    Mumuye mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art

    Estimate $687 - $796
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    Starting Price $240
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