Igbo tribal mask – Nigeria – Carved wood and polychromy – H. 62 cm

This majestic mask comes from the Igbo ethnic group, located in southeastern Nigeria. With its slender shapes, stylized features, and colorful vertical ornamentation, it is part of ritual traditions associated with masked ceremonies, often symbolizing ancestral spirits or protective figures.

Technical characteristics:

• Origin: Nigeria, Igbo people
• Height: 62 cm
• Weight: 2.8 kg
• Material: Carved wood
• Decor: Original polychromy (ochre, red, blue, black)
• Style: Face mask with double openwork crest