Mask ·  Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3032941

Description

wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, of massive form, a gazing look from painted pupils, elaborate facial scarifications, remains of fabric, hole on top of the head, min. dam., minor missing parts, slight traces of abrasion;
this mask type appeared at so-called “okoroshi” ceremonies, which are connected with rituals for deities or spirits of the water “owu”.

The object Mask with the object ID 3032941 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 227.

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Comparing literature

Hahner-Herzog, Iris, Das Zweite Gesicht, Genf, München, New York 1997, p. 256