Agbogho Mmwo Mask - Igbo - Nigeria
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Agbogho Mmwo Mask, an original Igbo wood mask from Nigeria, measuring 54 cm high, 22 cm wide and 20 cm deep, weighing 2000 g, in good condition and sold without a stand.
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Description from the seller
Stunning Ibo mask from Nigeria. Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, the festival theme content varies yearly.
The Igbo use thousands of masks, which incarnate unspecified spirits of the dead, forming a vast community of souls. The outstanding characteristic of the many Igbo masks is that they are painted chalk white, the color of the spirit. Masked dancers wore extremely elaborate costumes (sometimes ornamented with mirrors) and often their feet and hands were covered. With their masks, the Igbo oppose beauty to bestiality, the feminine to the masculine, black to white. ( Zyama).
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear, covered with phembe, white kaoliën.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Stunning Ibo mask from Nigeria. Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, the festival theme content varies yearly.
The Igbo use thousands of masks, which incarnate unspecified spirits of the dead, forming a vast community of souls. The outstanding characteristic of the many Igbo masks is that they are painted chalk white, the color of the spirit. Masked dancers wore extremely elaborate costumes (sometimes ornamented with mirrors) and often their feet and hands were covered. With their masks, the Igbo oppose beauty to bestiality, the feminine to the masculine, black to white. ( Zyama).
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear, covered with phembe, white kaoliën.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Igbo
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Agbogho Mmwo Mask
Height
54 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
2000 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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