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African Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria

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AFRICAN IGBO PEOPLES MAIDEN SPIRIT HELMET MASK: African carved wood helmet mask, Igbo Peoples, Nigeria, Agbogho Mmwo (Maiden Spirit) form, having elaborately carved hairstyle, face with white pigment representing the afterlife, scarification symbol

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Fantastic Igbo Maiden Spirit, African mask ~ African Ar: This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and

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4 African masks.: A group of four African masks. ++ Horned mask with raffia and hair. ++ Punu style helmet mask. Gabon, Punu style. ++ Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo style. ++ Mask with multiple faces. Provenance: E

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3 African masks and 1 staff, 20th century.: A group of 3 African polychrome masks and 1 staff. 20th century. ++ Left: Helmet maks. DRC, Suku. ++ Left center: Maiden Spirit mask. Nigeria, Igbo. ++ Staff. Nigeria, Yoruba. ++ Right: Mask. Nigeria,

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African Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria, Early 20th C.: African Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria, Early 20th C. Carved wood, pigment, cloth. Size: 19.5'' x 7.5'' x 11'' (50 x 19 x 28 cm).

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Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Maiden Spirit Mask: **First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden maiden spirit mask with a finely-detailed face comprised of almond-shaped eyes, a slend

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Igbo Maiden Wood Spirit Helmet/Mask w/ Pigments - Early to Mid-Century African: Igbo Maiden Wood Spirit Helmet/Mask w/ Pigments - Early to Mid-Century African Tribal Mask. Hand carved in excellent condition with fading to paint from age. A mirror and 2 glass fragments were incorp

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19th C. African Igbo Polychrome Wood Maiden Spirit Mask: Africa, Nigeria, Igbo, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A striking maiden spirit mask is finely carved with a visage intended to represent the ideal of female beauty, with dramatic facial featu

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Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Female Spirit Mask: **Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maiden Spirit (Agbohbho mmwo) mask with delicate features and

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Igbo maiden spirit helmet mask (agbogho mmuo): A tall elaborate carved wooden helmet mask featuring an elaborate headdress with lizard motif as well as colorful round finials and painted designs of the white painted face of the maiden. Known by th

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Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmwo): A carved wooden helmet style mask with tall superstructure on top divided into three crests, all decorated with elaborate designs and accented with mineral pigments, painted black coiffure and serene

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An Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria: The mask with white paint to the face, with three large arches atop the head and fabric hanging from the chin. Approx. 22 1/2 by 7 1/4 in., 57 by 18.4 cm.

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African Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask: African Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 20" x 12" x 15" (51 x 30 x 38 cm).

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An Ibo Maiden Spirit helmet mask Agbogho Mmuo ht. 16 1/2 in.: An Ibo Maiden Spirit helmet mask Agbogho Mmuo Nigeria, the hollowed-out helmet form pierced around the rim for attachment of a cloth head covering, the narrow angular face with pointed chin and open m

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Igbo Helmet Mask: African Art Igbo Helmet Mask is from Nigeria. The dimension is 17 inches high x 8.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is 50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International

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African Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria

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Description

African Igbo Helmet Mask, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Stand included. Igbo Helmet Masks (agbogho mmwo), represent female spirits and were worn by men in masquerades to portray the feminine ideal. Size: 18'' x 8'' x 12'' (46 x 20 x 30 cm) Height on Stand 23" (58 cm).

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African Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria

Name: African Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria
Brand: Ideal
SKU: 173857906
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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