Mask (probably idiok ekpo)
Mask (probably idiok ekpo)
Mask (probably idiok ekpo)
Mask (probably idiok ekpo)

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Mask (probably idiok ekpo),

20th century

Ibibio artist
1995-406

Information

Title
Mask (probably idiok ekpo)
Dates

20th century

Maker
Ibibio artist
Medium
Wood, paint, and cane
Dimensions
h. 27.8 cm., w. 17.0 cm., d. 12.0 cm. (10 15/16 x 6 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of H. Kelley Rollings, class of 1948, and Mrs. Rollings
Object Number
1995-406
Place Made

Africa, Nigeria, Cross River region

Culture
African, Ibibio
Type
masks (costume), ceremonial objects
Materials
cane (plant material), wood, paint
Techniques
carving, painting (coating)
Subject
ghosts (spirits), masquerades, faces

Mr. & Mrs. H. Kelley Rollings, Tucson, AZ; Princeton University Art Museum, 1995

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