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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Ejagham skincovered Antilope Crest Mask, 1st half 20th Century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Ejagham skincovered Antilope Crest Mask, 1st half 20th Century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Ejagham skincovered Antilope Crest Mask, 1st half 20th Century

Ejagham skincovered Antilope Crest Mask

1st half 20th Century
Wood, leather, horn
41 x 31 x 26 cm
16 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in
10026
€ 9,500.00
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Sculptors from several groups living in southeastern Nigeria, east of the Cross River and across the border in western Cameroon, produce a distinctive type of mask carved from wood and covered with antelope skin. Most of the masks portray the human head, often janus or multifaced, with a high degree of naturalism.Although depictions of animals are rare, this example features an antelope head with spiral horns, realistic ears and an open mouth with teeth. When in use, the mask, attached to a wooden cap, sits on the masquerader's head; his face and body are covered with netting or fabric. Animal masks such as these are used by the secret society, dedicated to detecting and combating witchcraft and sorcery.

Des sculpteurs de plusieurs groupes vivant dans le sud-est du Nigeria, à l'est de la rivière Cross et de l'autre côté de la frontière dans l'ouest du Cameroun, produisent un type distinctif de masque sculpté dans du bois et recouvert de peau d'antilope. La plupart des masques représentent la tête humaine, souvent janus ou à plusieurs visages, avec un haut degré de naturalisme. Bien que les représentations d'animaux soient rares, cet exemple présente une tête d'antilope avec des cornes en spirale, des oreilles réalistes et une bouche ouverte avec des dents. Lorsqu'il est utilisé, le masque, attaché à une coiffe en bois, repose sur la tête du masqueur ; son visage et son corps sont recouverts de filet ou de tissu. Des masques d'animaux comme celui-ci sont utilisés par la société secrète, dédiée à la détection et à la lutte contre la sorcellerie et la magie.
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Belgian Private Collection
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