Ibibio mask - Ibibio - Nigeria

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Ibibio mask, a wooden sculpture from Nigeria, 38 cm high and 20 cm wide, sold with stand, original, with provenance Raquel Montagut Gallery, Barcelona and Argiles Collection, Barcelona.

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Description from the seller

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 highly 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 play the role of the ancestors' messengers. Ekpo members are still masked in the exercise of their policing duties, although their identities are almost always known, to avoid retaliation from the ancestors' faction beyond their social limits, which could be described as police brutality. Membership is open to all Ibibio men; nevertheless, access to politically influential ranks requires a certain level of wealth. Crusted patina with well-preserved polychromy.

Provenance: Raquel Montagut Gallery, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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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 highly 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 play the role of the ancestors' messengers. Ekpo members are still masked in the exercise of their policing duties, although their identities are almost always known, to avoid retaliation from the ancestors' faction beyond their social limits, which could be described as police brutality. Membership is open to all Ibibio men; nevertheless, access to politically influential ranks requires a certain level of wealth. 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 Translate

Details

Indigenous object name
Ibibio mask
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ibibio
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
38 cm
Width
20 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
290
Objects sold
100%
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