Mask - Igbo - Nigeria
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Masque, a wooden Igbo reproduction from Nigeria, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 30 cm high by 17 cm wide, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
The Igbo (or Ibo) are one of the three major ethnic groups of Nigeria, comprising about eighteen percent of the population. They are mainly located in the southeastern part of the country (bounded to the north by the Benue and to the west by the Niger River), but they also form a significant portion of the population of the country’s two largest cities: Lagos in the west and Kano in the north. Their languages are Igbo and its various dialects.
One of the main characteristics of Igbo masks is that they are painted white, the color of the spirit (Mmwo). One of the most well-known masks among the spirit masks is the famous Agbogho (woman) Mmuo or Mmwo (spirit), which allows the Igbo to conceptualize the idea they have of the ideal young woman. The mask is worn by a man and is danced during harvest or planting festivals, as well as at funerals of important people.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Igbo (or Ibo) are one of the three major ethnic groups of Nigeria, comprising about eighteen percent of the population. They are mainly located in the southeastern part of the country (bounded to the north by the Benue and to the west by the Niger River), but they also form a significant portion of the population of the country’s two largest cities: Lagos in the west and Kano in the north. Their languages are Igbo and its various dialects.
One of the main characteristics of Igbo masks is that they are painted white, the color of the spirit (Mmwo). One of the most well-known masks among the spirit masks is the famous Agbogho (woman) Mmuo or Mmwo (spirit), which allows the Igbo to conceptualize the idea they have of the ideal young woman. The mask is worn by a man and is danced during harvest or planting festivals, as well as at funerals of important people.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Igbo
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
17 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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