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THBEarly 20th C. Nigerian Ijo Wooden Owuamapu Mask
Lot 209
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Kick off fall with our clearance sale featuring discounted pricing and many new items! Asian art, Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East...plus Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Russian Icons & Enamelware, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, Fossils, more! Starting prices have been reduced Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Kick off fall with our clearance sale featuring discounted pricing and many new items! Asian art, Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East...plus Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Russian Icons & Enamelware, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, Fossils, more! Starting prices have been reduced Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
**Originally Listed At $1200**
West Africa, Nigeria, Ijo people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large and impressive wooden ceremonial mask, with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic features surmounted by a large headdress. The human portion of the face is comprised of round protruding eyes, a triangular nose, arching brows, and an angular chin. The zoomorphic additions include a small incised mouth and teeth on the underside of the chin, much like a quadruped. The curved superstructure looks like a pair of large horns or antlers, like an antelope. The Ijo are maritime people who live along the coast and rivers of the Niger delta, and water spirits known as owuamapu play an important role in religious beliefs. Celebrations with masked dancers are held to honor these spirits, and masks, like this example often combine stylized human and animal features. Several perforations along the edge of this mask allowed it to be worn on the forehead. A wonderful example that has developed a rich patina! Size: 11.25" W x 22.75" H (28.6 cm x 57.8 cm); 29.5" H (74.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York City, New York, USA collection; ex-Zemanek Munster, Germany
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#148909Losses and chips to verso edge. Chips and abrasions to high pointed areas. Stable fissures. Nice patina!Condition
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