Agbogho Mmwo mask. Igbo. Wood. Nigeria

African Igbo Helmet Mask, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Stand included. Igbo Helmet Masks (agbogho mmwo), represent female spirits and were worn by men in masquerades to portray the feminine ideal

African carved wood helmet mask, Igbo Peoples, Nigeria, Agbogho Mmwo (Maiden Spirit) form, having elaborately carved hairstyle, face with white pigment representing the afterlife, scarification symbol

Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, the festival theme content varies yearly. The Igbo u

Group of three various Nigeria, Africa carved wood and polychrome masks, including: Igbo agbogho mmwo helmet mask with woven material attached; Igala egwu agba; together with Mumuye mask (stand no

Group of three various Nigeria, Africa carved wood and polychrome masks, including: Igbo agbogho mmwo helmet mask with woven material attached; Igala egwu agba; together with Mumuye mask (stand no

Igbo People, "Agbogho Mmwo" spirit mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Nigeria, dark stained carved wood, white pigment, with carved horns and ornamental facial tattoos, 13"h x 7"w x 5"d Provenance: Deaccession

An Igbo Mmwo Mask. Wood, pigment. Nigeria. 17 1/2" x 12" x 15 1/2".Shipping: Shipping for our Collector's Series Ethnographic Auction will be handled by our trusted Shipping Partner UPS Store 3156- co

Title: Mask - Wood - Agbogho Mmwo - IGBO / IBO - Nigeria Additional Information: Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 60 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verk&#246

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil, Metal. H 23,5 cm. Provenienz: - deutsche Privatsammlung, Berlin. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich.

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Echthaar. H 26 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach Rheinfelden). Die agbogho-mmwo-Mäd

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 43,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verkörperung der idealen weibl

Maske, "agbogho mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Textil. H 25 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho mmuo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verkörperung der ide

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil. H 38 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verkörperung der idealen

Maske, "agbogho mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 20,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho mmuo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verk&#2

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Textil, Glasperlen. H 28 cm (58 cm). Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Nachlass Dr. Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011), Waltalin

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 43 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist die Verk&#246

Maske, "agbogho-mmwo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 63 cm. Provenienz: - Charles Deprez (1938 - 2018), Lutry. - Erbengemeinschaft Deprez. Die agbogho-mmwo-Mädchengeistmaske ist

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and

A Carved wooden semi-helmet mask with painted with linear designs and surmounted by a carved wooden crest and stylized coiffure. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 16 x 11 x 6.5 inches.

A Yoruba igbo costume and mmwo mask. 20th century. Yoruba. Nigeria. "Men of middle rank in the secret society would dance with these masks, known as "Agbogho Mmwo." They would dance at the beginning o

Masked dancers wore extremely elaborate costumes and often their feet and hands were covered. With their masks, the Igbo juxtapose diverse notions, such as: beauty vs. bestiality; the feminine vs. the

* An Igbo Wood Mask nigeria, 20th century of elongated form. Height 15 1/4 inches. Estimate $ 100-200 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Provenance: Gi

African Igbo Mask, Nigeria. Wood, cloth and pigment. Stand not included. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 47'' x 18'' x 18'' (119 x 46 x 46 cm).