Lot n° 251
Estimation :
250 - 350
EUR
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Result
: 600EUR
IJO, Nigeria - Lot 251
IJO, Nigeria
Crest mask featuring a face with a long nose and projected eyes. The forehead is embellished with layered decoration.
Hardwood, remains of indigo and yellow ochre pigments
Old patina and wear marks
H. 27 L. 12.5 cm
Provenance :
Former Yann Lundberg collection, Malmö, Sweden
Collection of Professor Kenneth Graham
This crest, called Bini Oru, represents a water spirit. Used in festive ceremonies, these masks honor water spirits, perceived as benevolent and playful. These rituals celebrate the spiritual bond between Ijo communities and their aquatic environment, essential to their culture and livelihood.
Expert: Serge REYNES
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