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Description : West Africa, Nigeria, Cross River Region, Igbo (Ibo) peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A wonderful wood mask, hand-carved and painted with vibrant pigments and an expressive countenance to create an evocative presentation. Crowned by a pair of braids, the visage presents a tall forehead, slit eyes beneath thick brows, a broad nose, and an open mouth above a pointed chin, all supported by a tapering column. Raised striations and triangular motifs adorn the face, representing ceremonial scarification. Secured to the top of the performer’s head by a basketry cap, this head crest was worn with a flowing gown that swirled into motion during ikem - a play or dance for venerating ancestors - and at initiations and agricultural rites. Size: 6.4 W x 14.3 H (16.3 cm x 36.3 cm) Provenance: private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179013

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