Lot 202: A fine and old Ibibio deformity mask

Ibibio, Nigeria; H: 7 3/4"

The small mask with high raised forehead above tiny eyes, carved with no nose or upper lip and with teeth showing in the open face, possibly depicting syphilitic Yaws or a severely cleft palate. A very fine old example, quite possibly 19th C. on a custom base.

Provenance:
Tribal Arts Gallery, NY prior to 1984

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