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. 17”H x 6.75”D x 5.5”W Private collection. Fair. aged condition with evidence of handling and use, including abrasions, pigment loss and a minor wood loss on the lower rim. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/fZzosfioGO4 NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding.