Lot 131: An old Ijebu water spirit mask

People: Ijebu Yoruba
Nigeria
H: 23 1/2"
The mask with typical large brow with tubular eyes and simple nose and mouth, the chin extended with a bird sitting at the end. Painted in red with yellow, black and white highlights. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. J. Camp, NY c. 1982

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