Bini Azigho Mask

Nigeria

Mid 20th c

16 inches high x 5 ½ inches wide

Ex: Dr. Robert Berg, San Diego, CA

SOLD

The Bini people of Nigeria are located near present day Benin city. Bini masks were worn by members of the Ekpo society who care for the well being of the village. The Azigho mask combines human features with long antelope horns. These masks were used in healing rituals called Azigho.