Masque
Nigéria, Urhobo
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Provenance
Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, GermanyTaille
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch
Description
wood, kaolin, black paint, encrusted in some areas, abundant scarification marks, small horns, min. dam., paint rubbed off in parts, base.
This mask type is used in ceremonies honouring the water spirit “ohworhu”, common to the southern Urhobo communities. “Ohworhu” is celebrated once in a decade.