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.
Large mask, total length: 120 cm!
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner Ulm, Germany. Including custom made stand.
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| Object: |
Figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Ijo |
| Country: |
Nigeria |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
Yes |
| Dimensions: |
120x24x18 cm |
| Weight: |
7000 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Mask - Wood - Kwele - Gabon
