MILLON
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Izzi dance mask evoking several bush animals.
See original version (French)
110
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Izzi dance mask evoking several bush animals.
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Izzi dance mask
evoking several bush animals.
wood, traces of natural pigments, signs of wear
Igbo, Nigeria
56 x 24 cm
Izzi masks form part of the masquerade tradition of the Igbo people of south-eastern Nigeria. Their hybrid forms, combining various animal features, embody forces from the bush and the unseen world, and are used during community and ritual ceremonies.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
Auction location
Auction time
09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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