Lot 3137

Ibibio Mfon Ekpo ritual face mask

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Description

Ibibio Mfon Ekpo ritual face mask, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, carved wood with dark patina surface, remnants of woven grass headdress, accompanied by gallery letter/invoice, 13"h x 8"w x 6"d

Provenance: Alan Brandt Gallery, NY; ex-collection Paul Timmermans, Belgium.

Condition

Good/fair, nice old surface shows attractive age-related wear, some wood losses, especially around edges, 1" crack on top, pierced around perimeter edge for headdress attachment --- *Lots 2001 through 3414 in our online-only ABC Auction have packed and moved to a third party storage facility in King of Prussia, PA prior to the sale. Because of this, REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL IMAGES and/or CONDITION INFORMATION CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED.

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Ibibio Mfon Ekpo ritual face mask

Name: Ibibio Mfon Ekpo ritual face mask
SKU: 68668062
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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