Ibibio, Nigeria: a large, black mask of the Ibibio, from south-east Nigeria.
Such large, expressive masks, called ‘Idiok masks’, represent spirits and belong to dances of the ‘Ekpo community’ of the Ibibio, who live east of the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria. The present mask is carved in hard, brown wood and completely dyed black. It displays a domed forehead, large, dominant decorative scars on both temples, which are often characteristic for Ibibio masks. The round eyes are set close to the short, wide nose. The mouth is open and displays two rows of teeth, each with four teeth, carved out from the same piece. A magnificent, old and very impressive piece of its kind, with some colour scuffing due to age on exposed areas and edges. Otherwise no damage. With good and in parts shiny usage patina at the front and behind, inside.
Height: 30 cm; width: 24 cm.
First third of the 20th century. (ME)
Provenance:
Private Collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.
Lit.:
‘Die Kunst des schwarzen Afrika’ by Kerchache, Paudrat, Stephan, ill. 475, 477; ‘Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture’ by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 279.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
20.02.2017 - 14:00
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EUR 1.000,-
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EUR 800,-
Ibibio, Nigeria: a large, black mask of the Ibibio, from south-east Nigeria.
Such large, expressive masks, called ‘Idiok masks’, represent spirits and belong to dances of the ‘Ekpo community’ of the Ibibio, who live east of the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria. The present mask is carved in hard, brown wood and completely dyed black. It displays a domed forehead, large, dominant decorative scars on both temples, which are often characteristic for Ibibio masks. The round eyes are set close to the short, wide nose. The mouth is open and displays two rows of teeth, each with four teeth, carved out from the same piece. A magnificent, old and very impressive piece of its kind, with some colour scuffing due to age on exposed areas and edges. Otherwise no damage. With good and in parts shiny usage patina at the front and behind, inside.
Height: 30 cm; width: 24 cm.
First third of the 20th century. (ME)
Provenance:
Private Collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.
Lit.:
‘Die Kunst des schwarzen Afrika’ by Kerchache, Paudrat, Stephan, ill. 475, 477; ‘Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture’ by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 279.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 20.02.2017 - 14:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 11.02. - 20.02.2017 |
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