#DD73

AFRICA, NIGERIA

Tribal Group: IBO

Mask, wood, slightly oval with face surrounded by a serpent. Painted half black and half green.

This probably is a decor item, probably never danced ceremonially. Rather, it appears to have been was carved to be hung on a vertical surface.

11 3/4" high x 6 1/2"

Age unknown. Acquired for this collection in 1995

Age unknown.

US$500

Fort Myers, FL. 33908 239-482-7025 800-305-0185

To return to the African art gallery