Crest "Ogbodo enyi" or "spirit of the elephant" in hard and - Lot 82

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Crest "Ogbodo enyi" or "spirit of the elephant" in hard and - Lot 82
Crest "Ogbodo enyi" or "spirit of the elephant" in hard and very heavy wood with white and black polychromy in a vigorous geometrical style representing a hybrid animal with tubular eyes, an open triangular mouth prolonged by tusks reminiscent of the elephant. A sort of tusk springs from the forehead overhanging a strong geometrical nose. On the back is carved a small face in the round, with whitened features and braided hair. Cracks, small lacks, wear. Nice patina of use. Masks of different sizes according to the age groups that use it, having formerly had the function of maintaining order. Dim. 60 x 35 cm. - IGBO IZZI - NIGERIA
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