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Description : West Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with an articulated jaw held in place with knotted fibers. The ovoid mask bears almond-shaped eyes with openwork slits, a narrow nose, cupped ears that protrude from the temples, and an incised coiffure with triangular bangs draped atop the brow. The mask is covered with dark brown pigment, and traces of red, yellow, and white pigment imbue it with a wonderful presentation. The Ogoni people, living in the fertile land east of the Niger River Delta, have a long history of masquerading despite the efforts of Christian missionaries to halt the activity. Masks are used in a wide variety of situations including entertainment, participation in rituals, and attending social events such as funerals. Size: 5.9 W x 8.2 H (15 cm x 20.8 cm), 11.4 H (29 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Allan Stone collection, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #154496
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