#51 • Igbo Helmet Mask

Part of Online Only Multi Estate Auction January 25th, 2025 @ 10 a.m. (live auction by Valley Auctions)

High bid $20.00

Status: Sold

Nigeria. An older label identified it as Yoruba of Lagos, Nigeria. Dated February 1970. Uncertain if this a correct attribution as it does bear more of a resemblance to the Igbo mask helmet. White painted eyes, black painted hair. Wood has started to split in many places. Dimensions when viewed from the side with face forward is 15.5 inches wide x 8 x 12 inches tall.