Mask

Description

wood, partly encrusted dark brown patina, raised scarification marks, pierced around the rim, dam., traces of insect caused damage, missing parts, socle;
probably an “ikpobi” mask type, which was used for victory celebrations at dances performed by returning warriors, while the heads of killed enemies were presented as trophies. Nowadays “ikpobi” mask figures appear in pairs of male and female mainly at funeral ceremonies.