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Lot 127

Idoma or Boki Mask, Middle Cross River, Ikom Region, Nigeria

11 May 2021, 11:00 EDT
New York

US$8,000 - US$12,000

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Idoma or Boki Mask, Middle Cross River, Ikom Region, Nigeria

okua
Wood, fabric, pigments, metal, cow hide, plant fiber
height 11in (28cm)

Provenance
European Private Collection
Galerie Abla and Alain Lecomte, Paris
California Private Collection

Published
Neyt, Francois, Les Arts de la Benue - aux Racines des Traditions, Tielt, 1985, p. 137. fig. III.61
African Heritage Archives no. 0143791

This highly expressive, possible funeral mask instantly captures the viewer's attention with its large, mesmerizing eyes pierced through with large holes, highlighted around the boarders with kaolin and dotted designs on the upper portion of the lid; the gaping mouth protruding forward and revealing the upper teeth; blackened reflective patina to the front with kaolin highlights throughout and wear indicative of significant use.

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