Horned mask "karikpo" · Nigeria, Ogoni · ID: 3049463
Robert Lewitzki, Celle, Germany
Description
wood,
This horned mask embodies an antelope “karikpo”, which symbolizes fertility, strength and grace.
The “karikpo” dance takes place primarily on the occasion of agricultural ceremonies, but also at important social events.
The object Horned mask “karikpo” with the object ID 3049463 was last part of the auction 99th Auction at November 12, 2022 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 47 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,000.
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Publications
Expo cat.: "Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki", Bomann-Museum (Hg.), Celle 2012, p. 39
Exhibition
Celler Schloß, Gotische Halle: "Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki", 10. Juli - 31 August 2012