Superb Mask - Punu - Gabon (No Reserve Price)
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Mask - Ibibio - Nigeria (No Reserve Price)
Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. The mask is made from wood and covered phembe (white clay). Good condition.
The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The Ibibio mask has a typical mouth that can move upside down.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL).
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No. 83476157
Sold
Mask - Ibibio - Nigeria (No Reserve Price)
Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. The mask is made from wood and covered phembe (white clay). Good condition.
The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honourable heads of the important families and Ibibio social life is regulated by three secret society which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The Ibibio mask has a typical mouth that can move upside down.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL).
Welcome to bid our other items:
https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Huubio4
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