Mgbediki Helmet Mask - Wood - Igbo - Nigeria

Mgbediki Helmet Mask – Wood – Igbo – Nigeria

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Old wooden Mgbediki helmet mask from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Only the strongest members of an Igbo community’s middle-age grade, composed of thirty- to fifty-year-old men, were eligible to wear this epic form of expression. In contrast to the gentle maiden spirit mask, also performed by this cohort, the forceful Mgbedike is propelled by a heavy gait. This tribute to cosmic bravery appears at secondary burials for prominent community members or during processions from village to village to challenge rival masks. Its aggressive comportment involves lunging at onlookers and dispersing crowds by brandishing a knife. Each unique headpiece has a name reflecting its highly individualized character. Impressive wooden mask in a good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Object:	Mgbedike Helmet Mask
Ethnic group:	Igbo
Country:	Nigeria
Material:	Wood, Metal
Period:	Second half 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	78x30x25 cm
Weight:	4000 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

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