Zoomorphic mask of the "karikpo" society · Nigeria, Ogoni · ID: 3052797
Sold
EUR 650
Provenance
Galerie Khepri, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1972)Size
H: 29,5 cm
H: 11.6 inch
Description
wood, pigments,
This horned mask embodies an antelope “karikpo”, which symbolizes fertility, strength and grace.
The “karikpo” dance takes place primarily on the occasion of agricultural ceremonies, but also at important social events.
The object Zoomorphic mask of the “karikpo” society with the object ID 3052797 was last part of the auction Auction 106 at April 25, 2026 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 318 achieved a sales price of EUR 650.
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