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20th C. Nigerian Ogoni Wooden Mask

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Mid-20th C. African Ogoni Wooden Karikpo Mask: **First Time At Auction** 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

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**Originally Listed At $200**

West Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask of a simple face with round eyes and mouth and scarification marks at the temples and on the forehead. A large, rectangular crest rises from the top of the head. Size: 4.4" W x 8.25" H (11.2 cm x 21 cm)

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

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Condition

Wear to pigment as shown, with some chips/surface cracks from the wood.

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20th C. Nigerian Ogoni Wooden Mask

Name: 20th C. Nigerian Ogoni Wooden Mask
SKU: 64242223
Price: 150 USD
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