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This is the rating and price for African Wood Ogoni (Idiok) Hinged Jaw Mask, 1960



Description : Worn in ritual performances, this incredibly detailed hand carved mask has an articulated jaw, tattooed face and headdress. Idiok masks represent destructive spirits, characters who died under troubled circumstances or the spirits of ancestors who violated traditions in their life. Size of mask 8 1/2 H, 11 H on included custom stand. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
Price: 343.75 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 600 USD-900 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 170
Title : African Wood Ogoni (Idiok) Hinged Jaw Mask, Period : 1960
Size : Size of mask 8 1/2 H, 11 H on included custom stand
Condition report : As-is condition with patina and wear commensurate with use and age.
Scollard Auctions, auctioneer, Brea, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
Sale date : 14 Nov 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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