An Ibibio mask, Nigeria, with tall coiffure united at the top, the kaolin painted face with relief carved floral designs to the cheeks, the outer edge pierced, 38cm; and another Ibibio mask, a triform coiffure above the forehead with relief carved trees flanking an oval cartouche, the cheeks with lozenge shape scarifications, the outer edge pierced, covered in a black pigment, 33cm
A private West Yorkshire collection.
Sold for £30
An Ibibio mask, Nigeria, with tall coiffure united at the top, the kaolin painted face with relief carved floral designs to the cheeks, the outer edge pierced, 38cm; and another Ibibio mask, a triform coiffure above the forehead with relief carved trees flanking an oval cartouche, the cheeks with lozenge shape scarifications, the outer edge pierced, covered in a black pigment, 33cm
ProvenanceA private West Yorkshire collection.