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Wood Igbo peoples, Nigeria, early 20th century Finely carved face with crisp facial features; sharp nose, small oval eyes, wide thin-lipped slightly open mouth Scarification on temples, cheeks and forehead Coiffure with highly complex concentric circles throughout and topped with four expressively carved antelopes and rams facing opposite directions atop mask White pigment covering face, black pigment accents Pierced holes along the rim A rare mask! Height: 44.5 cm Good condition Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Igbo masks of this type are known as maiden spirit masks ‘agbogho mmwo’. A characteristic feature are the whitened face, the color of the spirit, and the elaborate, often figural coiffures. The masks represent the Igbo ideal of female beauty and purity of deceased maidens. They are danced during festivals by men wearing colorful costumes with false breasts and performing exaggerated versions of women’s dances. Condition: The mask is in fair condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. There are some abrasions and smaller losses. Some minor repaired breakages to the animal bodies. The height measures 44.5 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.