Nigeria, Igbo, "Agbobho Mmuo" Mask on pedestal

Nigeria
Igbo
Second half of the twentieth century

Undeniably one of the most known Igbo masks, that of the spirit of a deceased young girl.
This mask idealises the feminine beauty and showcases the adornments attributed to Nkpu wedding ceremonies.
They are generally made for the Mwo community, the face is white, colour associated with death.

The Mwo community wields its influence on the Northern Ibos, in the name of the gardian ancestors spirits.
Source: Bruno Mignot

The mask shows a cowrie shell attached with a metal ring to the nose, cloth is attached to the bottom of the mask. Some restorations have been made, one of which is with the use of braided plant
fibres on the left side.
The sculpture is sold with the pedestal.

Total height on pedestal 70 cm
Dimensions of the mask 58 x 15 x 20 cm

Dimensions :
- Height : 58 cm
- Width : 15 cm
- Depth : 20 cm