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Description : **Originally Listed At $350** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large wooden maiden's mask (Agbohbho mmwo) with a haunting guise painted in a chalky-white hue, symbolic of one who dwells in the realm of spirits. Exaggerated facial features such as a wide, toothy mouth, enormous nose, flared ears, scarification marks, and broad ears imbue this mask with a slightly off-putting appearance, however, these are meant to emphasize the beautiful qualities inherent in youthful females. The Igbo are best known for these Maiden Spirit masks which are danced by men at agricultural festivals as well as funerals of important members of the village, intended to capture the purity, youth, grace, and beauty of deceased maidens. These men who dance the agbohbho mmwo masks also traditionally wear colorful fiber costumes to entertain with performances featuring exaggerated versions of traditional women's dances. Size: 9 W x 11.5 H (22.9 cm x 29.2 cm). Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970 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. #113783
Prix: 249.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 700 USD-900 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 161
Titre : 20Th C. African Igbo Wooden Maiden Spirit Mask
Condition report : Age-commensurate surface wear, stable hairline fissures along lateral sides, fading and light losses to pigmentation, small nicks and chips to face and verso, otherwise very good.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Clearance Sale - Ancient / Ethnographic Art
Date de la vente : 07/06/2018 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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