Bidspirit auction | Yam Knife Mask, Igbo Afikpo,

Yam Knife Mask, Igbo Afikpo, Nigeria - African Tribal Art: Igbo Afikpo People, Nigeria: Yam Festival Mask, 19th Century. Carved wood with dark stain and traces of kaolin pigment. The form of the mask is inspired by the knives used to cut yams. DIMENSIONS: 17”H x 6.75”D x 5.5”W PROVENANCE: Private collection. CONDITION: Fair. aged condition with evidence of handling and use, including abrasions, pigment loss and a minor wood loss on the lower rim. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/fZzosfioGO4 NOTE: This lot may be subject to a confidential reserve sale price.