Mid-20th C. African Ogoni Wooden Karikpo Mask
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Western Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large and strong antelope face mask (or "karikpo") - traditionally used early in the agricultural season as a primary figure in ceremonies that honor the local founding ancestor. The Ogoni people have sustained rich farming lands of the Niger River Delta. This mask boasts a pair of prominent curved horns - one of which is missing - as well as almond-shaped eyes, a bulbous nose, a petite, puckered mouth, a wide forehead, and remnants of the original dark-brown surface paint. There are also perforations along the perimeter for the attachment of an accompanying textile costume or additional ornamentation. This mask was made for a dancer who would have moved in an acrobatic fashion and, at times, racing motion. Size: 10.75" H (27.3 cm).
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970
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#130752
Western Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large and strong antelope face mask (or "karikpo") - traditionally used early in the agricultural season as a primary figure in ceremonies that honor the local founding ancestor. The Ogoni people have sustained rich farming lands of the Niger River Delta. This mask boasts a pair of prominent curved horns - one of which is missing - as well as almond-shaped eyes, a bulbous nose, a petite, puckered mouth, a wide forehead, and remnants of the original dark-brown surface paint. There are also perforations along the perimeter for the attachment of an accompanying textile costume or additional ornamentation. This mask was made for a dancer who would have moved in an acrobatic fashion and, at times, racing motion. Size: 10.75" H (27.3 cm).
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970
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.
#130752
Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear, loss to one horn and portions of perimeter, small chips to nose, mouth, horns, and verso, with some fading to pigmentation, otherwise very good. Mounted for suspension on verso.
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Mid-20th C. African Ogoni Wooden Karikpo Mask
Estimate $200 - $300
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