Janus helmet mask – Igbo, Nigeria

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20th century
Tribal Art
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    Janus helmet mask – Igbo, Nigeria

    Janus helmet mask in carved polychrome wood. The black face is masculine, while the red face is feminine. The black face, the forehead marked with solar scarification, the red with lunar scarification.
    Natural black and red pigments with old patina and marks of use


    REGION: Igbo, Nigeria
    MATERIAL: Wood
    TIME: 20th century
    SIZE: 42 x 25 cm

    (Soclea)
    inventory number: AF034


    Ref: S3ZTDR6KS5

    Condition Good
    Ethnic group Igbo - Ibo
    Style Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (African Masks 20th century)
    Country of origin Nigeria
    Width (cm) 25
    Height (cm) 42
    Materials Painted wood
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 75003, PARIS, France
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