Masque d´antilope de la société "karikpo"
Nigéria, Ogoni
Vendu
200 €
Provenance
German private collection, Würzburg, before 1996Taille
H: 18,5 cm
H: 7.3 inch
Description
wood, pigments,
The “karikpo” society was charged in the past with insuring agricultural fertility. “Karikpo” masks typically depict animals such as deer, antelope, goats, and monkeys. The masked dancers perform acrobatic feats requiring considerable agility.