This face mask was created in the style of the Idoma people of Nigeria. This mask features a grey and white pigmented human face with large eyebrows, small eyes with triangular shapes on the outside and a slight smile. It measures 15.5 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds. There is some cracking through the right side of the mask, scrapes, scuffs and imperfections throughout – please see photos. Stand is not included.
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Idoma Face Mask 15.5″ – Nigeria – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $95.00.$47.50Current price is: $47.50.
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Idoma |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 15.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 8" |
| Depth (Inches) | 4" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 2 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Cracks, scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos |
Tribe Information
About the Idoma People
“The people living on the banks of the Niger and Benue Rivers share many social and artistic traditions. They are thought to have common ancestors known as the Akpoko people. Traditionally, they principally make their money by acting as trade intermediaries between the inland people and the people who inhabit the Niger River Delta.
Living at the confluence of the Benue and Niger Rivers, the 500,000 Idoma people are predominantly farmers and traders. Artistically, they have achieved a reputation for their female fecundity figures showing an open mouth with carved teeth and vertical keloids on the temples. The face is usually painted with white pigments – a stylistic characteristic also shared with the Igbo people.
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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