Mask - Ijaw - Nigeria - authentic ritual mask

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Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,300

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Authentic ritual mask from Nigeria, Ijaw, carved in hardwood with a black surface, approximately 32.5 cm high, in good condition with minor aging and blemishes, from the former Munich dealer collection with provenance to be provided to the buyer.

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Description from the seller

an exceptionally fine and expressive mask from Nigeria - possibly a Ijaw water spirit mask, or from the Igbo or Tiv?.
Hardwood with black colored surface

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 32.5cm

Details

Era

1900-2000

Material

Wood

Country of origin

Nigeria

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Ethnic group/culture

Ijaw

Height

32.5 cm

Sold with stand

Estimated period

1910-1920, 1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950

Title additional information

authentic ritual mask

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