Mask "okoroshi"
Nigeria, Igbo
sold
EUR 3,300
Provenance
American Collection, New YorkSize
H: 27 cm
H: 10.6 inch
Description
wood, lusterless patina, polychrome paint, pierced slit eyes, elaborate coiffure with some lobes carved separate, pierced around the rim, missing parts through insect caused damage backside, traces of abrasion;
performances of present mask type apparently addressed large audiences and were accompanied by orchestras. Basically they were aiming at a great show effect different to those dances dealing with serious rituals and exercising social control.