Zemanek-Münster

Two rare masks "okpu isi amavulu"

South East Nigeria, Igala/Ibaji
not available anymore
Provenance
American Collection
Size
H: 54,5 cm/59 cm
H: 21.5 inch/23.2 inch

Description

wood, nails, base

The mask pair was danced at yam festivals. Ibaji denotes a region which is part of Igalaland, which belongs to present-day Kogi State.


Publications

AHDRC: 0153691


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