African wood mask antiques Igbo Wood Carved Mask Vintage Wall Hanging Masks for wall-G1046 African mask Hand offeminine or masculine type

offeminine or masculine type

This Splendid African Mask Is A Stunning Example Of Vintage Masks That Originate From Either The Bobo Or Bwa Tribe Located In Burkina Faso

are a highly spiritualized group

During harvest festivals

African wood mask antiques Igbo Wood Carved Mask Vintage Wall Hanging Masks for wall-G1046 African mask Hand offeminine or masculine type33. 8 20. 5 CM Beautifully carved masks made by the Iggo masks people of southeastern Nigeria in the early to mid 20th century. The Agbogho, or "spirit of the virgin", was worn only by men during funeral processions or agricultural dance festivals in honor of deities and or important members of the village. They represent the beauty and grace of Igo's ideal young woman. Masks are characterized by small, balanced facial features, often topped with