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Headdress – Wood, Bells – Ijo – Nigeria – Schädler certificate

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Powerfull Ijo mask / headdress from the Ijo tribe of Nigeria. The horizontal headdresses worn by the Ijo (or Ijaw) people are some of the rarest in Africa. They are used duriung water-spirit festivals prior to the rainy season and often depict aspects of marine life: fish, aquatic fantasy creatures and occasionally boats. Good condition with traces of wear and tear. The top horn is resored. There are glass plates attached on the cheeks. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner Ulm, Germany. Including custom made stand. Including certificate of Karl-Ferdinand Schädler.
Object: Figure
Ethnic group: Ijo
Country: Nigeria
Material: Wood, Bells, Glass
Period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 84x35x24 cm
Weight: 7000 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

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