Fantastic Igbo Maiden Spirit, African mask ~ African Ar
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This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and the whole mask is surmounted by a complex openwork coiffure comprised of arching bands punctuated by circular and cylindrical motifs; varied aged surface with areas of red, white, black and blue pigment.This mask represents numerous attributes of the ideal of female beauty among the Igbo. Worn each year for 'The Fame of Maidens' ceremony, it is intended to instruct youths in attitudes necessary for moral as well as physical beauty. Physically, height and litheness, good posture, a straight nose and small mouth are all ideals. These traits are physical indices to the moral ideals of purity, obedience, good character and generosity.Measures 26 x 15 inches. The mask requires a display stand, we will include a basic metal helmet display stand.
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good, well handled
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Fantastic Igbo Maiden Spirit, African mask ~ African Ar
Estimate $300 - $600
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