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THBEarly 20th C. Nigerian Ogoni Wood Festival Mask
Lot 50
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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West Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni people, ca. early 20th century CE. A boldly carved wooden face mask from the Ogoni people of southeastern Nigeria, fashioned from a single block of wood with a rich, aged patina from ritual use. The mask presents an elongated heart-shaped visage with a broad forehead framed by a raised arc of domed relief elements, possibly evoking coiffure or ceremonial adornment. A central ridge runs from brow to chin, bisecting the face with geometric precision. Almond-shaped eyes are pierced for visibility, their rims incised with short parallel strokes that may symbolize eyelashes or facial scarification. The nose is narrow and subtly flared, while the open mouth reveals carefully rendered teeth, a hallmark of Ogoni mask carving. Circular ear-like discs project at the temples, harmonizing with the mask's rhythmic surface decoration. Size: 6" W x 8.9" H (15.2 cm x 22.6 cm)
Ogoni masks traditionally appear in masquerades associated with festivals, agrarian rites, or communal celebrations. They may represent ancestral spirits, characters in morality plays, or satirical figures that blend humor with social commentary. The strong symmetry, stylized features, and animated expression of this example suggest a role meant to engage and delight as much as to honor tradition.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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#196050Expected weathering to surface with chips, abrasions, and scratches as shown. Areas of loss to teeth. Rich patina throughout. Old collection label on verso.Condition
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