Superb Ibibio/Eket Mask, Nigeria
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Superb Ibibio/Eket Mask, Nigeria
Wood, encrustations, pigment
Height 9 1/2in (24cm)
Provenance
Tristan Tzara Collection, Paris (Collection label on inside)
Morton Dimondstein, Los Angeles
John Rich Collection, Beverly Hills
Joshua Dimondstein, Dimondstein Tribal Art, Los Angeles
Jeffrey Clinton Collection, Carmel, California
Private Collection
Masterfully carved with a finely sculpted, rounded forehead and cheekbones framing the eyes, pierced through with heavy eyelids; three projections on each temple frame the mask at the sides; a naturalistic nose above a narrow jaw with open mouth revealing teeth; all below a large crown with raised zigzag pattern on the front; fine black patina with encrustations.
Wood, encrustations, pigment
Height 9 1/2in (24cm)
Provenance
Tristan Tzara Collection, Paris (Collection label on inside)
Morton Dimondstein, Los Angeles
John Rich Collection, Beverly Hills
Joshua Dimondstein, Dimondstein Tribal Art, Los Angeles
Jeffrey Clinton Collection, Carmel, California
Private Collection
Masterfully carved with a finely sculpted, rounded forehead and cheekbones framing the eyes, pierced through with heavy eyelids; three projections on each temple frame the mask at the sides; a naturalistic nose above a narrow jaw with open mouth revealing teeth; all below a large crown with raised zigzag pattern on the front; fine black patina with encrustations.
Condition
Old loss to bottom of rim; erosion and age distress line with separation to top of rim; top projection on left temple broken and repaired; old losses to each nostril; old loss to tip of right eyelid; nicks, scratches, abrasions and wear consistent with age. Custom stand.
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Superb Ibibio/Eket Mask, Nigeria
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
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