Dance mask - Ibibio - Nigeria
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Ibibio mask, a wooden sculpture from Nigeria in the Ibibio ethnographic tradition, with crusted patina and preserved polychromy, measuring 38 cm high by 20 cm wide, in acceptable condition with possible minor parts missing, sold with stand, provenance Raquel Montagut Gallery, Barcelona and Argiles Collection, Barcelona.
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In African art, the tribal masks and accessories of the Ekpo society constitute the greatest works among the Ibibio. Drums and music are also important elements of Ekpo ceremonies. The wooden sculpture of this region is very detailed and the artists are also likely to capture the beauty of the evil spirits.
The villages are led by Ekpo Ndem Isong (a group of village elders) and extended heads of families. Their decisions are made by the members of society who act as messengers for the ancestors. Ekpo members are still masked in the exercise of their policing duties, although their identity is almost always known, fear of retaliation from the ancestors' party beyond their social limits, which could be described as police brutality. Membership is open to all Ibibio men, but nevertheless, there is a certain level of wealth required to access politically influential ranks. Crusted patina with well-preserved polychromy.
Provenance: Raquel Montagut Gallery, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona
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Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google TranslateIn African art, the tribal masks and accessories of the Ekpo society constitute the greatest works among the Ibibio. Drums and music are also important elements of Ekpo ceremonies. The wooden sculpture of this region is very detailed and the artists are also likely to capture the beauty of the evil spirits.
The villages are led by Ekpo Ndem Isong (a group of village elders) and extended heads of families. Their decisions are made by the members of society who act as messengers for the ancestors. Ekpo members are still masked in the exercise of their policing duties, although their identity is almost always known, fear of retaliation from the ancestors' party beyond their social limits, which could be described as police brutality. Membership is open to all Ibibio men, but nevertheless, there is a certain level of wealth required to access politically influential ranks. Crusted patina with well-preserved polychromy.
Provenance: Raquel Montagut Gallery, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona
Seller's Story
Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
wood
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Ethnic group/ culture
Ibibio
Height
38 cm
Indigenous object name
Ibibio mask
Width
20 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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