Description:

West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-detailed carved wooden female mask with twin spiraling plaits of hair framing her face. Full lips, a flat nose, large eyes, and an enormous brow line, all in black and red paint, imbue her with a sense of character and movement. Several small perforations are positioned equidistant around the exterior framework as well as behind her cheeks in order to attach a textile garment beneath. A projecting red-and-black bust depicts a small male bust, perhaps an ancestor or deceased sibling. With carved eye holes and rich imagery, this is a beautiful example from the Ibibio! Size: 12" H (30.5 cm).

Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970

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#113238

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, small scratches and nicks to faces and around peripheries, and fading to red and black pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits and light mineral deposits throughout.

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