Lot: 287
84th Tribal Art AuctionRound mask
Nigeria, Eket
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Freddy Joy, London, England | H: 7.1 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, blackish brown patina encrusted in some areas, sickle-shaped slit eyes, flat carved triangular ornament running around the rim, slightly dam., missing parts (rim), small traces of insect caused damage, base;
according to Francois Neyt, the round masks of the "ekpo" society were used during yam festivals and funeral ceremonies.