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Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Face Mask

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Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Face Mask

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Description

**First Time At Auction**

West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-carved wooden face mask displaying a petite mouth with parted lips and bared teeth. Slender cheeks, slit-form eyes, cupped ears, and a broad brow complete the expressive visage, and atop rests a lobed coiffure. The verso has been carved out with an added cloth strap for wearing. Covered in light-brown patina, this is a wonderful example! Size: 4.5" W x 7.5" H (11.4 cm x 19 cm).

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

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Condition

Age-commensurate surface wear, minor losses around peripheries, small chips to mouth, ears, and nose, with pigmentation wear to high-point areas, otherwise very good.

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Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Face Mask

Name: Early 20th C. African Igbo Wooden Face Mask
SKU: 61465510
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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