Mask · Nigeria, Idoma · ID: 3042292
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ (ca. 1978)German Private Collection
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, marked by voluminous bulging forehead, projecting mouth with separate carved wooden teeth, raised scarification marks on forehead, temples and cheeks, min. dam., insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion, base;
probably an “okua” mask used during funeral ceremonies.