Ibibio Idiok Ekpo Mask, Nigeria Golden Gal Blanche Standing Ornament 50% OFF SALE While Jadeite's structure is an

While Jadeite's structure is an arrangement of grainy crystals

Circa 1900

of marvelous quality

3 1/8" wide

further wooden pins placed on the forehead

Ibibio Idiok Ekpo Mask, Nigeria Golden Gal Blanche Standing Ornament 50% OFF SALE While Jadeite's structure is anIbibio Idiok Ekpo Mask, NigeriaI A large carved wooden and painted dance mask with once movable jaw (now set closed) and animal hair attached. This Ibibio Idiok mask represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors who violated tradition during their lifetime. Idiok masks are designed to inspire both fear and respect. During mask performances of the Ekpo society, reincarnated immoral ancestors are represented by Idiok masks with dark surfaces