Description: African Masks Antiques Tribal Face Vintage Wood And Hand Carved Eket Mask-10.5" x 11.5" Eket mask. Old piece. Nigeria, the Eket, a subgroup of the Ibibio, worship the sun and the moon. Their circular masks, refined, often adorned with geometric shapes (triangles, semicircles, etc.) are used during the rites of the secret society Ekpo during sowing periods. They play a political, religious and judicial role. This mask was placed on the ground and the whole community danced around it to celebrate the end of the dry season (and the return of the rains). These masks represent the union of the sun and the moon which gives birth to the World. Weighs ~ 1 lb, 12 ounces This piece is ready to be hung on a wall.
Price: 59 USD
Location: South Portland, Maine
End Time: 2025-01-01T02:00:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.86 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
TypeS: tribal mask
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Type: African mask
material: wood mask
Use: African dance mask
style: African mask wall decor
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: African
