Ceremonial Mask
Igbo / Ibo peoples, Nigeria, Africa
Wood with natural pigments
Early 20th century
9” tall by 4 3/4” wide
A small finely carved Igbo mask with remnants of the original white kaolin, and dark pigmented raised details. These small masks are said to be the male counterpart to the larger “maiden” mask with the large headdress. The overall patina is good and dark form many years of use.
$1500
