1115920

African Antique Maiden Spirit Mask, Igbo Tribe #1115920

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Ethnographic Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
African Antique Maiden Spirit Mask, Igbo Tribe #1115920
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4">
<tr>
<td><em>
Warning: Most African items and 'antiques' being sold on the internet are of recent make and are not genuine. THIS IS A GENUINE AFRICAN ANTIQUE.</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="100%">
An old and well used Igbo Agbogho mask representing the spirit of a young girl. Worn by young men in harvest celebrations and the ceremonies held annually in honor of the earth spirit. Of oval form with close set pierced eyes, round pierced ears, oval mouth with bared pointed teeth, scarification on temple, perimeter pierced for attachment. Materials: wood, kaolin, red and black polychrome. Surface shows wear, abrasions and small termite holes. Interior is unpainted natural wood with oxidized patina, adze marks visible. Good to Very Good Condition. 9 inches (23cm), stand not included.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reference
#: 092z</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>Condition:Good to Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:early 20th Century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:African Antique Maiden Spirit Mask, Igbo Tribe</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York City</td></tr>
</table>