Mask - Niabwa - Côte d’Ivoire

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Masque Niaboua, a wooden mask from Côte d’Ivoire used by the Niaboua people, measuring 32 cm high, 20 cm wide and 15 cm deep, weighing 1.92 kg, in good condition with some wear and stains, sold without a stand.

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Niaboua Mask
Ancient mask that has really danced. Heavy wood. Sold without a base.
Height = 32 cm; width = 20 cm; depth = 15 cm; weight = 1.92 kg

The Niaboua (or Nyabwa) are a people of Ivory Coast, located in the center-west of the country, notably in the departments of Daloa, Issia, Vavoua and Soubré. They belong to the Krou group.

Niaboua Mask
Ancient mask that has really danced. Heavy wood. Sold without a base.
Height = 32 cm; width = 20 cm; depth = 15 cm; weight = 1.92 kg

The Niaboua (or Nyabwa) are a people of Ivory Coast, located in the center-west of the country, notably in the departments of Daloa, Issia, Vavoua and Soubré. They belong to the Krou group.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Niabwa
Height
32 cm
Width
20 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
1.92 kg
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
Sold by
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Objects sold
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