African Nigerian Ibibio Wood Ceremonial Mask
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Description
West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio culture, ca. late 20th century CE. A hand-carved oval wood mask with circular features, black painted with white and red accents. Rattan strips are tied to the rim for securing to a larger costume or raffia fringe. The Ibibio reside in small village groups and maintain social peace and order through the use of mask and figures that symbolize good and evil spirits. Size: 10" L x 7.5" W x 13" H (25.4 cm x 19 cm x 33 cm); 21.5" H (54.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Dr. M. Best collection, Riverdale, New York, USA
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#179600
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Dr. M. Best collection, Riverdale, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179600
Condition
Old inactive insect holes and losses across the surface. Mineral and earthen deposits on painted areas. Fraying to raffia strips. Fair condition.
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African Nigerian Ibibio Wood Ceremonial Mask
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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