face mask - Ibibio - Nigeria

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 330 - € 380
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Ibibio face mask from Nigeria, dating to the mid-20th century, carved from wood, 23 cm high, in good condition, provenance Privatsammlung and authenticity original, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

AN IBIBIO FACE MASK, Nigeria
Old authentic mask
Very strong in expression.
Mask with old patina..
A great piece. On the back of the mask you can see its enormous age and signs of wear
The mask is in good condition despite its age (mid-20th century)
It is shipped without a stand.
And currently no shipping to the USA

AN IBIBIO FACE MASK, Nigeria
Old authentic mask
Very strong in expression.
Mask with old patina..
A great piece. On the back of the mask you can see its enormous age and signs of wear
The mask is in good condition despite its age (mid-20th century)
It is shipped without a stand.
And currently no shipping to the USA

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ibibio
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
face mask
Height
23 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
240
Objects sold
100%
Private

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