Maiden Spirit Mask

Igbo (southern)

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Caption

Igbo (southern). Maiden Spirit Mask, early 20th century. Wood, pigment, beads, 9 x 6 1/4 x 3in. (22.9 x 15.9 x 7.6cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Taylor, 78.118.6. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Maiden Spirit Mask

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Ihioma/Orlu region, Nigeria

Medium

Wood, pigment, beads

Classification

Masks

Dimensions

9 x 6 1/4 x 3in. (22.9 x 15.9 x 7.6cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Taylor

Accession Number

78.118.6

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