A carved wooden mask in geometric form with stylized goat horns. The Ogoni tribe lives to the east of the Niger delta and perform numerous plays and masquerades. A common character in them is the “he-goat”, representative of the rambunctious, mischievous, and antisocial aspects of human behavior. This character dances energetically and erratically, expressing the idea that “if you do bad things, people will talk about you.” The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A metal display stand will be included for an additional $34.00

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