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Concave, paddle shaped mask with geometricized features; predominantly white with red striations under eyes, black red and yellow triangle pattern on brow. Braided raffia rows above brow with fringe on either end, and basketry backing.
Mask (Igri)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask (Igri)

Maker Afikpo Artist
Date1970-1971
PurchasedPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria, Africa
Place of originAfikpo, Cross River, Nigeria
MediumWood, paint, raffia, pigment
Dimensions18 x 7 x 4 in. (45.7 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, with funds provided from the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2015.10.14
Collections
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