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African Ibibio Wood Maiden Spirit Mask
African Ibibio Wood Maiden Spirit Mask
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**Originally Listed At $600**

West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden maiden mask displaying 3 highly stylized faces of beauty and grace. The dark eyelashes, lips, and coiffures are intended to stand in stark contrast to the white-painted women's faces meant to symbolize purity, elegance, and femininity. Size: 6.875" L x 6" W x 16.875" H (17.5 cm x 15.2 cm x 42.9 cm); 19.25" H (48.9 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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Fissures to wood in scattered areas, with abrasions and light fading to pigment, otherwise in great condition. Great facial expressions!
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