Idoma
(Nigeria) This ancient mask could come from the north of the Cross River.
The protruding forehead in the shape of a bird's beak is unusual.
The half-open mouth reveals a double row of metal teeth.
Provenance: Lucien Van de Velde, Galerie Visser Brussels (published in the 2005 catalog)
Collection Pierre Graindorge-Baron H :27 cm
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