Zemanek-Münster

Mask "oba maoro" · 
Nigeria, Igbo, Anaku Village · ID: 3034667

sold EUR 1,300
Provenance
collected in situ (June 1976)
Size
H: 56 cm
H: 22.0 inch

Description

wood, remains of polychrome paint, surmounted by a high towering projection with triangular piercings, drilled holes around the rim, fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, metal socle;
this mask was used in context of jurisdictional ceremonies.


Comparing literature

Cole, Herbert M., Aniakor, Chike C., Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 115, ill. 215

Publications

Eisenhofer, Stefan (Hg.), Kulte, Künstler, Könige in Afrika, Linz 1997, p. 339

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