Description : Zoomorphic Vabo mask from the Mumuye people in Nigeria. Mask is carved wood with painted red, yellow, dark green details. Mask is stylized as animal with open mouth and oversized eyes. Mask measures approx 20.5 inches in length by 9.75 inches in width by 7.5 inches in depth. Mask has surface wear consistent with age. African Art, Tribal Art, African sculpture, ethnographic Art, African folk art, African sculpture figural, decorative art, collectible African arts, African ceremonial mask. Property of a New York Private Collection. There were animal vabo masks buffalo, monkey, elephant, leopard, and so on and also female masks. The masks would dance at the time of sowing, harvesting, funerals, or other important events. Vabo masquerades punish antisocial behavior and chase away criminals, and individual names given to each male vabo mask underscore their aggressive qualities. They also intervene in initiation rites. Priests, whose duties were hereditary, kept the masks in the sanctuary. (Info from Art Tribal website).7
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About the lot N° 315 Title : Vabo Mask Size : 20.5 inches in length by 9.75 inches in width by 7.5 inches in depth The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., auctioneer, Mount Kisco, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : October 23 Red Carpet Auction Sale date : 23 Oct 2019It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
