Ibibio Mask
- Wood
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15.5 x 9.5 in
(39.37 x 24.13 cm)
- Ibibio culture
This mask is from the ekpo society which uses benign as well as grotesque masks as a method of societal control. Most masks of this society have articulated jaws as does this one and in this one, the teeth can also be seen. Many have horns and on this the points extending from the side of the face represent scarifications.
- Inventory Number: 2023.1.40
- Collections: Permanent Art Collection, Wickstrom Collection of African Art