Julien Gauthier

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Dance mask of the Igbo people from Nigeria. These masks were worn at ceremonies and rituals and depict spirits, ancestors, or deities and are characterized by bold designs, intricate woodcarving, and symbolic use of color. The headdress reflects social status or spiritual authority. 
The mask is in good condition with a small repair. See last photo.

Dansmasker van het Igbo-volk uit Nigeria. Deze maskers werden gedragen bij ceremonies en rituelen en stellen geesten, voorouders of godheden voor en worden gekenmerkt door gedurfde ontwerpen, ingewikkelde houtsnijwerken en symbolisch kleurgebruik. De hoofdtooi geeft de sociale status of spirituele autoriteit weer. 
Het masker is in goede staat met een kleine herstelling. Zie laatste foto. 

Dance mask - Igbo - Nigeria  (No reserve price)

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Igbo Dan mask from Nigeria, carved in wood, measuring 40 cm high by 19 cm wide, dating to circa 1970–2000, in good condition with a small repair and a stand not included, featuring bold designs, intricate wood carving, symbolic colouring, and a headdress indicating social status or spiritual authority.

Dance mask - Igbo - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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