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A Very Old Bini Mask Ex Poolos Collection
A Very Old Bini Mask Ex Poolos Collection
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A very old and weathered wooden mask depicting a human face with domed eyes, a slightly curved nose, large eye slits for the wearer, and petite puckered lips. This visage is topped by a figural superstructure comprised of birds and anthropomorphic forms. Such masks were worn by members of the Ekpo, a male society that takes care of the welfare of the village and settles disputes. Members of the Ekpo don these masks to impersonate their ancestors. The Ekpo also have traditionally performed rituals related to planting, the yam harvest, and funerals. Beyond this, masks also played a role in rituals created to appease the gods and to protect against illness. The mask measures 8.25 inches deep x 7.25 inches wide x 13 inches tall. Bini peoples , Nigeria. Provenance: Ex- Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos, Chicago, IL acquired before 1970. Ex Prof. Charles Borgdona, Past Curator of the SMA Museum and author of several African Art books.
Condition
Fair, weathered and eroded.
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A Very Old Bini Mask Ex Poolos Collection

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