This mask from the central Ijo region, standing out from the style of the Ijo Kalabari, is associated with the spirits of nature. It was used by one of the male brotherhoods sekiapu or "dancing …

This African zoomorphic crest mask, evoking a sawfish, was carved to honor Bini Oru, spirit of water, during masquerades owu. It was fixed horizontally on the top of the skull. A similar …

This mask was made by the Western Ijo. The art of the Western Ijo is characterized by a strong geometric and cubistic formalism that finds expression in jutting tubular eyes, and mouths …

Among the eastern Ijo, shrines for the water spirits have figures that are often large though frequently kept hidden. They also have masks, similar to those of the western Ijo, worn by men …

Long Ijo mask depicting a fish. The fins are removable. Abraded polychrome patina. The Ijo of the Niger Delta live mainly from fishing and agriculture, and their small villages being located in …

Oct 12, 2023 · Object Title: Ijo Dance Mask. Materials: Wood. Country: Nigeria. Culture: Ijo. Date Created: Late 19th Century to 20th Century. The Ijo may be divided into two major categories …

Jul 31, 2024 · Mask Ijo Nigeria 19th century Wood, pigments Height: 86 cm Provenance: Davis Gallery, New Orleans Mark Isaacson and Greg Nacozy, Boston Object Presented by: Guilhem …

Ijo masks feature creatures born of the imagination usually related to aquatic life. In fact, the Ijos living mainly from fishing and agriculture, and their small villages located in swampy areas …

Browse a wide selection of ijo mask and face coverings available in various fabrics and configurations, made by a community of small business-owners.

Timmerman African tribal art collection. Rare Ijo mask featuring a porcupine. On either side of the animal's body, bristling with spiked sticks of quills, are rims pierced with holes to which the …