Afo - Nigeria

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A polychromed wooden mask from the Afo people of Nigeria, representing an ancestor spirit, dating to the mid-20th century, 55 cm high, in good condition, with provenance including the Berthe Hartert collection, the Argiles collection in Barcelona, and a private collection.

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The Afo people live north of the confluence of the Bénué and Niger rivers. This mask appears to represent the spirit of an ancestor whose image is carved on the forehead of the mask. The red color, characteristic of Afo masks, is obtained by applying abrus seeds. The face has the typical scarifications of the Afo.

Provenance: Berthe Hartert collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

The Afo people live north of the confluence of the Bénué and Niger rivers. This mask appears to represent the spirit of an ancestor whose image is carved on the forehead of the mask. The red color, characteristic of Afo masks, is obtained by applying abrus seeds. The face has the typical scarifications of the Afo.

Provenance: Berthe Hartert collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Afo
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Polychrome wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Provenance
Private collection
SpainVerified
Private

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