Case Mascot - Igbo / Ibo - Nigeria

igeria Igbo / Ibo Wood Height: 315 mm Width: 150 mm Depth: 95 mm Geographical and Cultural Origin People: Igbo (or Ibo). Region: South-east Nigeria (region of the Niger and Cross rivers valley). Stylistic Characteristics: This mask is remarkable for its elongated face coated with white kaolin, a classic trait of Igbo aesthetics that symbolizes the world of spirits and ancestors. Dark lines accent the brow ridges, the fine nose, and the mouth, while a carved bird atop the headdress, adorned with dark fibers, sits above. Usage and Ritual Function The Maiden Spirit concept (Agbogho Mmuo): Although forms vary, the use of white kaolin is very often associated with female spirits or deceased young girls during masquerade festivals. The masks celebrate beauty, purity and the spiritual connection with the beyond. The house or altar mask: Its internal structure (visible on the back of the piece) shows a deep hollow but overall dimensions are often smaller or adapted to be hung. Beyond the ritual outings danced by initiated men, these masks could serve as protective masks fixed in family shrines or meeting houses to honor the ancestors and attract their blessings to the home. The bird as a symbol: The avian figure placed at the top is a recurring symbol in Nigerian art. It often evokes the messenger between the world of the living and that of the spirits, or the spiritual clairvoyance needed to outwit sorcery. The packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number. Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union. Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo international. We speak english Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano

Estimation:€150

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