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Mask – Wood – Ibibio – Nigeria – Schädler certificate

 275,00

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Description

Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria.  Good condition with traces of tribal use.
The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. With certificate of Authenticity signed by professor Karl-Ferdinand Schädler.

Including professional custom made stand.

Object: Mask
Ethnic group: Ibibio
Country: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Estimated period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 26x15x8 cm
Weight: 460 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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