Anthropomorphic face mask
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Lot: 207
98th AuctionAnthropomorphic face mask
Nigeria, Igbo
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Nagel, Stuttgart, 26 April 1996, Lot 2856 German Private Collection |
H: 11.8 inch |
600 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, black pigment,
The Ibgo have an enormous variety of masks. The determination of a mask type is difficult without knowledge of the ritual context.
The black color of the present mask is an indication that it embodies a negative aggressive character, possibly "okoroshi ojo".
