This mask was carved in the Urhobo style from Nigeria. It measures 17.25 inches tall and weighs 8 pounds. It features two bulls on top of the mask and has been pigmented with white and red coloring. There is some minor imperfections – please inspect photos. Stand is not included.
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Urhobo Mask with Two Bulls 17.25″ – Nigeria – African Art
$100.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Ibibio, Urhobo |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Animal | |
| Height (Inches) | 17.25" |
| Width (Inches) | 9" |
| Depth (Inches) | 6.75" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 8 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
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Tribe Information
About the Urhobo People
“The Niger River Delta area covers the entire southern part of Nigeria from the Benin River in the west to the Cross River in the east. There are two main cultural areas – the first includes the western side of the Niger River Delta and was first populated during the 9th century by migrating tribes who came from the north. The Ijo people were the first to settle in the area and now live on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Later, other tribes such as the Urhobo, the Isoko and the Ogoni settled in the norther and western part of this delta area. The second cultural area is centered around the Cross River in eastern Nigeria and is home to the Ibibio, the Igbo, the ekoi, the Oron and the Eket. The latter shares the same Ekpo secret society which was first introduced to the area by the Ibibio people.
The Urhobo people settled north of the Niger River Delta and live from fishing and farming. They believe that forest spirits, called Edjo, influence their everyday lives.
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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