African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Spirit Mask IGBO Mask tribal masks for wall-G2048 Bwa At festive gatherings with a

At festive gatherings with a strong theatrical element

the Guro people live surrounded by savannah and forest

SIZE(CM): 42/6

Exhibits Traces Of The Original White Kaolin And Intricate Details Highlighted By Dark Pigmentation

African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Spirit Mask IGBO Mask tribal masks for wall-G2048 Bwa At festive gatherings with a36. 2 24 CM Beautifully carved masks made by the Iggo masks people of southeastern Nigeria in the early to mid 20th century. The Agbogho, or "spirit of the virgin", was worn only by men during funeral processions or agricultural dance festivals in honor of deities and or important members of the village. They represent the beauty and grace of Igo's ideal young woman. Masks are characterized by small, balanced facial features, often topped with