Ibibio Puppet head
Nigeria, Africa
Early to mid 20th century
Wood with brass tack eyes
8 ½ x 4 ¼ x 4 ½”
Provenance: field collected in Ghana in 2002
Puppet head with stern expression – especially the tightly closed lip. Large brass tack eyes. With wood tenon mounted in custom base. Total height on base 11 1/4 inches.
$500