Ibo Face Mask

Unusual face mask probably Ibo, Congo or Nigeria. Shallow recess to the reverse of wormed wood. The face with a round ovoid form skull, orange painted eyes and raised circular cheeks, orange and white painted nose, and small open mouth. Size 10 1/4" H x 6 3/4" W

Argiles Gallery, Paris

Condition: Losses to paint and pigment throughout, later added fabric behind eyes.

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