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Fine Old Ibibio Idiok Spirit Mask w/ Stand Antique African Masque Tribal Sculpture Nigeria
A Fine Old Ibibio Idiok Spirit Mask w/ Iron Teeth, Tribal Use on Custom Stand Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Cross River, Niger Delta Nigeria
Origin: Ibibio peoples of the Delta and the Cross River region of Nigeria, West Africa Material: Wood, iron teeth, pigments Period: Early 20th century Dimensions: 16" total height, mask is 10 x 6 x 4 inches Weight: 7 ounces or 1.75 pounds with custom wood stand Condition: Exceptional - no damage, exquisite signs of age and wear, surface condition reveals wear with burnished skin oil patina along all highpoints indicative of extensive tribal use
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Ibibio Idiok Masks The somewhat emaciated face with intentionally misaligned eyes and nostrils are typical of the Ibibio Idiok mask. Many believe that the portrayal of ill-health in these hell-dwelling spirits was directly related to the large outbreak of syphilis in the region, an event which undoubtedly had numerous repercussions among the various peoples of that area.
Ibibio Tribal History "The Ibibio and the Anang people number around 2,000,000 and live in an area between the Delta and the Cross River. Their main resource is farming maize and iguame. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most honorable heads of the important families and Ibibio and Anang social life is regulated by three secret societies which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The most important of these societies is the Ekpo, which is responsible for the cult of the ancestors, who are in turn responsible for the welfare of the tribe. In Ibibio ceremonies, two main types of mask appear. The first, known as Mfon, has an articulated jaw and represents a 'beautiful' spirit who has attained eternal bliss. The second mask, called Idiok, is thought to represent a hell-dwelling spirit and is carved with a typical emaciated face, possibly alluding to ill-health.", according to Bacquart.
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