Ogoni Mask

Nigeria

Early - Mid 20th c

7 1/2 inches high x 4 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Dr. Robert Berg, San Diego, CA

SOLD

The Ogoni carvers of the Niger River Delta are known for their small human face masks called “elu.”  These masks were danced during week-long celebrations of the yam harvest and funerals of members of the men’s association.  This mask has a naturalistic face with slit eyes, pointed nose, elaborate coiffure and articulated jaw with teeth.