Description:

West Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-carved example of an Ogoni "elu" (spirit) mask, which are cane wood masks with white-painted faces, narrow eyes, prominent noses and ears, and black-painted embellishments indicative of tattooing or ritual scarification. This particular example has hair in two elaborate braids, which signifies a bride or beautiful maiden of marriageable age, hair coiffed in an attractive manner. Size: 5.5" W x 7.5" H (14 cm x 19 cm).

Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970

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#130751

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, small nicks and chips to nose, hair, and peripheries, fading to white- and black-painted details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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