A carved polychrome wooden mask with horizontally extending ram’s horns in deep relief, decorated with repeating triangular motifs in ochre, red, green and black. At the centre is a stylised face with almond-shaped eyes, arched brows and a slightly open mouth with carved teeth. The darker palette of the face contrasts with the patterned horns.
Such masks were made for ceremonial or masquerade contexts, where the sculptural form would be activated through movement and light.
Origin: Nigeria
Period/Style: Tribal
Date: 20th Century
Material: Polychrome painted wood
Dimensions: 25cm height × 66cm width × 31cm depth
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A carved polychrome wooden mask with horizontally extending ram’s horns in deep relief, decorated with repeating triangular motifs in ochre, red, green and black. At the centre is a stylised face with almond-shaped eyes, arched brows and a slightly open mouth with carved teeth. The darker palette of the face contrasts with the patterned horns.
Such masks were made for ceremonial or masquerade contexts, where the sculptural form would be activated through movement and light.
Origin: Nigeria
Period/Style: Tribal
Date: 20th Century
Material: Polychrome painted wood
Dimensions: 25cm height × 66cm width × 31cm depth
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