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20th C. African Wooden Mask - Illness Mask

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20th C. African Wooden Mask - Illness Mask

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**Originally Listed At $300**

West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. mid 20th century CE. A carved wooden illness mask with openwork eyes for the wearer, an upturned nose, full lips and a jutting chin. The pinkish / reddish coloration identifies it as a mask for healing. Bite stick is threaded through periphery holes and visible on the inside, which is somewhat unusual. Size: 5.25" W x 8.75" H (13.3 cm x 22.2 cm)

According to "Traditional African Art: An Illustrated Study" such masks "incarnate ancestors that transmit authority to help the diviner diagnose and heal illness. In many cases these ailments are believed to come from witches. The identity of a divination mask for healing is underscored by the presence on its surface of a red pigment, camwood." (Shkarov and Senatorovauch, 2015, p. 75)

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

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Condition

Fissure and inactive insect losses to upper section. Small loss to one perforation. Expected surface wear with some pigment losses as abraded areas as shown.

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Name: 20th C. African Wooden Mask - Illness Mask
SKU: 62198366
Price: 200 USD
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