Mask
Nigeria, Ibibio-Annang, region Ikot Ekpene
not available anymore
Size
H: 24,5 cm
H: 9.6 inch
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, remains of polychrome paint, metal tags, facial scarifications and chin beard, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion, metal socle;
this rare mask belongs to the secret soothsayer society “idiong” and portrays a high-ranking person.