Idoma Crest Mask - Nigeria - 20th century

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Idoma Crest Mask - Nigeria - 20th century

Name: Idoma Crest Mask - Nigeria - 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: I568RS0RAK
Price: 400 EUR
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400 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Dance crest mask with a bust surmounted by the head of a horned animal.
The bust is embellished with a rope and a geometric chiseled decoration.
Red-dyed threads hang from the animal's ears, its mouth is threatening and shows teeth.
The horns are surrounded by strings which are held together with nails.
Old lacks at the level of the horns.
A cavity at the back of the head contained the magical charge used to "animate" the spirit of the bush represented by this crest.
Threads, ropes, nails and wood with beautiful patina of use.
Idoma people, Nigeria
Height: 29cm
Mid 20th century

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Idoma
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Height (cm)	29
Materials	Wood, Rope