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20th C. Nigerian Igbo Wood Transformation Mask

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20th C. Nigerian Igbo Wood Transformation Mask

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Description

West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fantastical hand-carved wooden mask in the form of a transforming anthropomorphic/zoomorphic figure with human-like features and tall hare's ears rising above the round face. Curved shapes incised into the cheeks and long lines deeply cut into the side of the nose may be indicative of ritual scarification. Size: 6" W x 18" H (15.2 cm x 45.7 cm)

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

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Condition

Surface wear commensurate with age, with small chips, surface cracks, and nicks. Pigment in nice remaining condition as shown.

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20th C. Nigerian Igbo Wood Transformation Mask

Name: 20th C. Nigerian Igbo Wood Transformation Mask
SKU: 60047014
Price: 250 USD
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