Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
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LOT 66

Lot 66

Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Lot 66 Details
Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments, includes stand
11.75 x 7.25 x 10 in — 29.8 x 18.4 x 25.4 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Igbo Mmwo Agbogho Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Provenance:

Private collection, New York;
Sotheby's Park Bernet, NYC, November, 14, 1973 lot #68;
Waddington's, Toronto, May 31st, 2004, lot 435

CONDITION DETAILS

Some worming and loss of pigment, dry cracks, one old break and repair to head crest, would have once had cloth or fiber decoration extending from the mask now removed.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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