Janus Helm Mask – Igbo, Nigeria

Object description :

"Janus Helm Mask – Igbo, Nigeria"

Janus helm mask – Igbo, Nigeria
Janus helm mask in carved polychrome wood. The black face is masculine, while the red face is feminine. The black face, the forehead marked with solar scarification, the red with lunar scarification. Natural black and red pigments with old patina and marks of use
REGION: Igbo, Nigeria
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSION: 42 x 25 cm

(Base)
inventory number: AF034

Price: 2 400 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Solid wood
Width: 25 cm
Height: 42 cm

Reference: 1252185