Mask "mfon ekpo"
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Lot: 275
88th Tribal Art AuctionMask "mfon ekpo"
Nigeria, Ibibio
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Reitz, New York, USA Sebastian Fernandez, New York, USA |
H: 12.4 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, polychrome paint, min. dam., small chips, traces of insect caused damage, paint rubbed off, base.
Present mask, which fits over the wearers face, belongs to the category of "aestethic" masks, embodying spirits whose physical beauty reflects their high moral standing, in contrast to the fierce, ugly masks "idiok ekpo".
