Ibibio Mask,

Description:

Ibibio Mask, Nigeria, early 20th century, hollowed-out form, holes around edge for attachments, mouth open bearing tongue and teeth, turned-up nose, cut-out eyes, and small ears, raised scarification on the forehead with rounded coiffure, black patina, 10 x 7 in.

Provenance: Eric Robertson, New York.
Estimate $800-1,200

Large chips missing from the bottom edge of the mask.


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