Dance mask - Nigeria

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Ibibio mask from Nigeria in wood, dating to ca. 1900–1910, 28 cm high and 18 cm wide, provenance private Belgian collection, sold with a custom-made stand and certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful and powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria, made of wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made pedestal

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful and powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria, made of wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made pedestal

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Nigeria
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
18 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1900-1910
BelgiumVerified
8412
Objects sold
98.69%
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