Rare mask "okonkpo" of the "igri" secret society ·  Nigéria, Igbo · ID: 3040600

Description

wood, black paint, red and white pigment, min. remains of yellow ochre, geometrical patterns in flat relief accentuated by different colours, rectangular deepening with drilled holes running around the rim on the backside, slightly dam., minor missing parts, small traces of insect caused damage;
this type is fairly rare. It is worn at great festivities, taking place at the beginning of dry season for example. Apparently it is worn by older men of higher rank. The term “okonkpo” (= fermented maniok flour), indicates its similarity in shape to a large wooden food tray.

L’objet Rare mask “okonkpo” of the “igri” secret society avec l’ID d’objet 3040600 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 83rd Tribal Art Auction dans 28 mai 2016 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 269 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 200 €.

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