Unique Ekpo Igbo Mask From Nigeria 9x6 in Black MADE OF SHONA STONE

MADE OF SHONA STONE

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Beautiful red or black beaded strands with hand etched decoration

The statues of the Malinke are also somewhat more vigorous compared with those of the Bambara

Unique Ekpo Igbo Mask From Nigeria 9x6 in Black MADE OF SHONA STONEThe Igbo use thousands of masks, which incarnate unspecified spirits of the dead, forming a vast community of souls. The outstanding characteristic of the many Igbo masks is that they are painted chalk white, the color of the spirit. Masked dancers wore extremely elaborate costumes (sometimes ornamented with mirrors) and often their feet and hands were covered. With their masks, the Igbo oppose beauty to bestiality, the feminine to the masculine,