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Wooden Polychromed Dance Mask, Karikpo, Ogoni People, Nigeria
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Ogoni Karikpo polychromed Dance Mask ,Ogoni Peopme, Nigeria.
Provenance:Lefevre 1995
This powerful Ogoni mask features an oval face ,pierced circular eyes, a the cylindrical mouth and a tall median ridge, surmounted by curved horns.The whole painted in black and details in red.The Ogoni live on the eastern shore of Nigeria's Niger Delta and are culturally and linguistically linked to the neighboring Ibibio. This mask is probably a variant of the Karikpo mask, a zoomorphic work that symbolizes fertility and power and was worn during ritual performances such as funerals or during important agricultural ceremonies.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
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