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Lot 181

90.I Tribal Art and 90.II Contemporary Native American Art

Maske "nne mgbo" ("Mother of Mgbo")

Nigeria, Afikpo Igbo

not available anymore

Size

H: 21 cm

H: 8.3 inch

Description

wood, polychrome painted, grass fibre, base

This mask type belongs to the “mmwo” secret society and is worn during annually “okumkpa” ceremonies.

Comparing literature

Cole, Herbert M., Invention and Tradition, Munich, London, New York 2012, p. 60 f.

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