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Description : ANCESTOR MASK African wooden mask, 20th century fine ancestor mask, nice carving The Igbo (Ibo) are living in a wide area in the southeast of Nigeria. They are mostly farmers. They created a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The masks were used in secret societies to incarnate spirits of the dead and for agricultural and funeral ceremonies. The dancers wore very elaborate costumes and masks. 13.3/6.5/6 Inch Weight: 0.9 Pound --- Ahnenmaske Afrikanische Maske, Holz, 20. Jhdt. längliches Ahnengesicht mit hochgesteckter Frisur Die ethnische Volksgruppe der Igbo (Ibo) lebt weit verstreut im Südosten Nigerias hauptsächlich als Bauern. Sie haben eine große Anzahl verschiedenartiger Maskenformen und Rituale entwickelt. Die Masken wurden in Geheimbünden verwendet, um Ahnengeister zu inkarnieren, für Ernteriten und Begräbnisrituale. Die Maskentänzer trugen sorgfältig gearbeitete Kostüme. H:34cm B:16,5cm T:15cm Gewicht: 0,40kg
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Estimate (low-high) : 200 EUR-300 EUR It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 196
Title : Igbo African Mask
Size : 13.3/6.5/6 Inch
Jahn Gallery, auctioneer, Wien, AT It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Jahn Gallery Auction
Sale date : 12 Apr 2015 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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