Igbo "Beautiful Maiden" Spirit Mask with Costume Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 1,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about ' Igbo "Beautiful Maiden" Spirit Mask with Costume' Description Igbo "Beautiful Maiden" Spirit Mask with Costume Type of Object: Mask Ethnic Group: Igbo Country of Origin: Nigeria Materials: Wood, pigment, cotton cl Approximate Age: Mid  20th century Materials:  wood, cloth, vegetal fiber Dimensions: Mask: 8.5 inches Overall Condition: Good Damage, Repair: Mask: good, crack on left ear ; costume very tattered with holes Additional Information:The wooden mask is carved with fine and delicate features, with light coloring, red, and dark scarification. Cosmetic markings are found in areas by the ears, foreheads, eyes and cheeks, mouth, temples. The hairstyle is flat and covering of charcoal and red painting. This face mask is completed with a large colorful costume Prominent among the Northern Igbo, these masks represent a delicate beauty and feminine essence. Men of middle rank in the secret society dance these masks, known as "Agbogho Mmwo." They dance at the beginning of the dry season and at funerals with their elaborate burial ceremonies. The Beautiful Maiden Masks will appear singly or as pairs in dances emulating women doing their everyday activities; farming, going to market, etc. The costumes worn with the masks are colorful--made up of varied colored cloth appliqués and detailed design patterns.  **030586** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!