Igala - Nigeria

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Igala mask from Nigeria, carved in polychromed wood, 60 cm high, dating to the early 20th century, in good condition, provenance: Berthe Hartert collection and the Argiles collection in Barcelona.

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This mask, acquired as Igala, could be from the Ibaji region, where many masks with horns show a strong Ibo influence. The star on the forehead is an ornament found on many Ibo masks. The Igala live in the region near the Niger estuary. Igala mask ceremonies strongly emphasize the values of cooperation necessary in community life. There are two types of masquerades: royal and non-royal. Regarding the non-royal masquerades, many masks feature animal horns, either real or sculpted on the crest, reflecting the influence of the Ibo located near Ibaji. Traveling Ibo sculptors visit Igala villages to undertake commissioned works.

Provenance: Berthe Hartert collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

This mask, acquired as Igala, could be from the Ibaji region, where many masks with horns show a strong Ibo influence. The star on the forehead is an ornament found on many Ibo masks. The Igala live in the region near the Niger estuary. Igala mask ceremonies strongly emphasize the values of cooperation necessary in community life. There are two types of masquerades: royal and non-royal. Regarding the non-royal masquerades, many masks feature animal horns, either real or sculpted on the crest, reflecting the influence of the Ibo located near Ibaji. Traveling Ibo sculptors visit Igala villages to undertake commissioned works.

Provenance: Berthe Hartert collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Igala
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Polychrome wood
Condition
Good condition
Height
60 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
Private

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