African Art
Ibibio ekbo idiok mask, Nigeria
Ibibio ekbo idiok mask, Nigeria
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A magnificent and rare type of Ibibio Idiok mask. Very richly and advanced carved with a lion on top of the mask.The style of eyes, mouth and teeth are typical for Idiok masks. The type of nose on this mask are typical on very old Idiok masks. The surface of the mask has the correct black lacklustre finish. Inside of mask has a very nice age and usage patina. Late 19th C. to early 20th C. 36 cm, 14,2 in.
Last picture is from Sothebys sale 13 September 2021,. from the Collection of Martin and Faith-Dorian sold for 7560 Us
Price on request