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This is the rating and price for Tall Elaborate Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, African Mask

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Description : Carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples of Nigeria, Africa. Agbogho mmwo, or maiden spirit, masks are worn by men at festivals that honor important deities. They represent the Igbo ideal of female beauty: small, balanced features, elaborate hairstyles, and delicate tattoos. The men who dance agbogho mmwo masks wear colorful, tight-fitting fiber costumes, entertaining the crowd with exaggerated versions of women's dances. The metal display stand is Not included with this lot, but can be purchased separately at www.tribalgatherings.com
Price: 92.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 13
Title : Tall Elaborate Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, African Mask
Size : 25 x 11 inches
Provenance : Private Philadelphia collection
Notes : The metal display stand is Not included with this lot, but can be purchased separately at www.tribalgatherings.com
Condition report : Overall Good
TRIBAL GATHERINGS, auctioneer, It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ethnic Splendors : African, Asian , South And Central American Art, Textiles and Ceramics
Sale date : 23 Apr 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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