Rare Igbo Doube-Faced Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria

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Igbo Helmet Mask Nigeria Material: wood, pigment, shells, beads, fabric etc Condition: some wear & tear, overall good Size: approx 13" (33 cm) high Weight: approx 900g ref 3784 Igbo Helmet Mask NigeriaAn extraordinary Igbo spirit mask with two faces.Mounted on a basketwork helmet, the mask is covered with hand-woven fabric, stiffened with wax and stitched with cowry shells and beads.The faces back and front are characteristically aquiline Igbo masks depicting young women, made almost abstract by heavy black cicatrice marks.Maiden spirit masks often have two or more faces suggesting watchfulness; made for cults which defend their adnts against witchcraft, they play a guardian role, having "eyes everyw"The mask is surmounted by a bird figure with outstretched wings.A spectacular and rare Igbo mask. Shipping: Delivery is by registered airmail, 14 - 21 days. Shipping costs for this item are shown below: Shipping Cost For This Item United States $25 Europe $25 Australasia $25 We are happy to combine items to save on shipping, with the proviso that very large, heavy or fragile items cannot always be combined. Please see below for further photos and payment details. Policies Shipping: We ship direct from Africa and pass on shipping & packing costs without additional fees. We are delighted to combine items to save on shipping wver read more

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