20th C. Nigerian Igbo Mask - Human / Animal Features - Mar 02, 2017 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

20th C. Nigerian Igbo Mask - Human / Animal Features

Related Masks

More Items in Masks

View More

Recommended Art

View More
item-51138923=1
item-51138923=2
item-51138923=3
item-51138923=4
item-51138923=5
20th C. Nigerian Igbo Mask - Human / Animal Features
20th C. Nigerian Igbo Mask - Human / Animal Features
Item Details
Description
Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples (Ezza or Izzi subgroup), early 20th century CE. This is a striking mask with human and animal features. It is a dance crest, made to be worn horizontally atop the head. It has a human face with open mouth and bared teeth; the face has marks that may be scarification or tattoos; atop the head is close-cropped hair and curled horns that resemble those of wild sheep. A soft ring made of woven plant fibers would have cushioned this mask atop the head; it may once have been decorated with perishable items like feathers, quills, and hair. Most animal masks from this culture are the Ogbodo, made to look like elephants; that this is a different type of animal makes it fairly unique! Size: 7.5" W x 15.25" H (19 cm x 38.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Poolos collection / Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL

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.

#113550
Condition
Beautiful shape and excellent patina; expected wear but no losses.
Buyer's Premium
  • 24.5%

20th C. Nigerian Igbo Mask - Human / Animal Features

Estimate $1,400 - $2,000
See Sold Price
Starting Price $600
4 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,832 Followers
TOP