Igbo Agbogo maiden mask
African tribal art among Igbo
The Agbogo-type African mask (Agbogho) represents a young girl in Igbo / Ibo, located in Nigeria;
The facies is elongated, usually in light tones. Here we observe a set of linear patterns and pigments.
The dentition has been detailed. The lines are fine and the whole balanced.
This type of tribal mask could be accompanied by a cap.
This one, quite late, was probably sculpted to be sold, which does not prevent it from having nevertheless participated in festivities that are now more folkloric than purely ritual.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 28 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Very good
African tribal art among Igbo
The Agbogo-type African mask (Agbogho) represents a young girl in Igbo / Ibo, located in Nigeria;
The facies is elongated, usually in light tones. Here we observe a set of linear patterns and pigments.
The dentition has been detailed. The lines are fine and the whole balanced.
This type of tribal mask could be accompanied by a cap.
This one, quite late, was probably sculpted to be sold, which does not prevent it from having nevertheless participated in festivities that are now more folkloric than purely ritual.