IGBO, Nigeria. - Lot 201

IGBO, Nigeria. Dance mask with pointed nose. Face adorned with sculpted scarification marks in relief, arched eyebrows. Open mouth showing teeth. Three-lobed headdress delimited by a sagittal ridge, embellished with small inlaid mirrors, forming a balanced whole. Wood, old brown patina, remnants of white pigments, internal signs of use, the upper rear part is weathered. Height Height : 29 cm Igbo Agbogho mmuo masks embody idealized female spirits, associated with beauty, restraint and social harmony. The clear faces, geometric scarification and mirror inlays contribute to a codified aesthetic, reinforcing the supernatural character of the figure. These masks are worn at ritual and festive dances, where movement complements the sculptural balance of the form.