Igbo Painted Wooden Mask Nigeria

$300 · Offered by Second Story Books

Nigeria. This hand-carved Igbo-style mask has an elongated oval face painted in white and blue, with narrow blue-accented eyes, a vertical nose, and a small rectangular mouth. Geometric carvings along the edges provide rhythmic ornamentation. These masks were worn in masquerade performances to honor ancestors, celebrate communal events, and uphold spiritual and social traditions in Igbo society. Dimensions approximately 18 × 7.5 × 3.5 inches In Good condition with

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