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Early 20th C. Nigerian Ibibio Wood Ekpo Mask

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Early 20th C. Nigerian Ibibio Wood Ekpo Mask

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West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A startling mask, hand-carved from wood to be worn during the masquerade of the Ekpo society, whose ceremonies have produced some of the greatest works of art in Ibibio society. The mask has long, thin slits for viewing underneath a bulging forehead painted to look like eyes outlined by thick black. These are above a small, thin nose and a very small, pouting mouth. A huge, curved crest rises above the masks's face. Size: 4.6" W x 10.45" H (11.7 cm x 26.5 cm)

Provenance: ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970

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Condition

Wear to surface with some small losses to wood around the edges. Pigment still very clear.

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Early 20th C. Nigerian Ibibio Wood Ekpo Mask

Name: Early 20th C. Nigerian Ibibio Wood Ekpo Mask
SKU: 60046996
Price: 225 USD
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