NIGERIA. MASKS, OFFERING ALTAR
NIGERIA. MASKS, OFFERING ALTAR - Large anthropomorphic IBO IGBO mask with a monoxyl wooden superstructure, painted in polychrome and kaolin. Height: 65 cm. - IJO shrine altar made of polychrome wood and kaolin, featuring a human figure surmounted by a medicine bundle and feathers, two carved wooden skulls, and two attached horns with medicine bundles representing the arms, Dimensions: 46 x 36 x 11 cm. Also included: - a BOKI anthropomorphic crest mask made of wood covered with leather, on a wicker base, Height: 26 cm, - two EKET anthropomorphic masks made of carved wood, Heights: 36 and 42 cm. - one anthropomorphic OGONI mask made of polychrome wood and kaolin, with a crusty patina, a fabric headdress, and cowrie shells. Height: 40 cm. Condition: wear and tear, missing pieces, faded polychrome. Items sold without bases.
[ translate ]NIGERIA. MASKS, OFFERING ALTAR - Large anthropomorphic IBO IGBO mask with a monoxyl wooden superstructure, painted in polychrome and kaolin. Height: 65 cm. - IJO shrine altar made of polychrome wood and kaolin, featuring a human figure surmounted by a medicine bundle and feathers, two carved wooden skulls, and two attached horns with medicine bundles representing the arms, Dimensions: 46 x 36 x 11 cm. Also included: - a BOKI anthropomorphic crest mask made of wood covered with leather, on a wicker base, Height: 26 cm, - two EKET anthropomorphic masks made of carved wood, Heights: 36 and 42 cm. - one anthropomorphic OGONI mask made of polychrome wood and kaolin, with a crusty patina, a fabric headdress, and cowrie shells. Height: 40 cm. Condition: wear and tear, missing pieces, faded polychrome. Items sold without bases.
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