Dance crest · Nigeria, Izzi · ID: 3038613
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Size
H: 37,5 cm
H: 14.8 inch
Description
wood, black and white pigment, metal tags, in form of a human head with raised scarifications, modelling of the eyes reminding of the Izzi’s elephant masks, large rectangular cavity on the back, min. dam., cracks, traces of insect caused damage and abrasion
Comparing literature
Cole, Herbert M. & Chike C. Aniakor, Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 179, ill. 297