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Africa Spirit Mask, Ogoni Hand-Carved Wood Wall Decor, Nigeria Tribal Art, Black Mask with White Kaolin Eyes, Vintage Africa Sculpture-G5314
$92
$112
SIZE(CM): 36.3/19.4
Summon Niger-Delta mystique with this vintage Ogoni spirit mask—its jet-black oval face contrasted by ghost-white kaolin eyes that once glowed in moonlit ritual dances.
Carved by the Ogoni people of the lower Niger River in southern Nigeria, such masks embody ancestral spirits called upon for harvest festivals, justice rites and community celebrations. Charred hardwood provides a velvety black ground; thick kaolin clay is applied in wide eye discs to heighten drama and visibility at night. Pierced pupils and rim holes aided both sight and attachment of raffia or cloth costumes.
Key Features
Origin: Ogoni people, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Materials: Hardwood, white kaolin pigment
Function: Spirit / dance mask (now striking wall décor)
Finish: Matte black patina with aged, textured kaolin; light wear and small edge nicks attest to use
Display: Hang via existing rim holes or use the included metal stand (ships flat)
Care & Provenance
🪵 Dust gently with a soft, dry brush; avoid moisture to protect the kaolin layer.
📜 Collected in Lagos and dating to the mid-20th century. Comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Shipping & Packaging
Dispatched worldwide from Israel within 1-3 business days, insured and trackable. Eco-friendly cushioning and double boxing ensure safe transit. Need it sooner? Select our express courier upgrade at checkout.
Only one available—add an arresting slice of West-African heritage to your gallery wall before it’s gone!
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
Summon Niger-Delta mystique with this vintage Ogoni spirit mask—its jet-black oval face contrasted by ghost-white kaolin eyes that once glowed in moonlit ritual dances.
Carved by the Ogoni people of the lower Niger River in southern Nigeria, such masks embody ancestral spirits called upon for harvest festivals, justice rites and community celebrations. Charred hardwood provides a velvety black ground; thick kaolin clay is applied in wide eye discs to heighten drama and visibility at night. Pierced pupils and rim holes aided both sight and attachment of raffia or cloth costumes.
Key Features
Origin: Ogoni people, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Materials: Hardwood, white kaolin pigment
Function: Spirit / dance mask (now striking wall décor)
Finish: Matte black patina with aged, textured kaolin; light wear and small edge nicks attest to use
Display: Hang via existing rim holes or use the included metal stand (ships flat)
Care & Provenance
🪵 Dust gently with a soft, dry brush; avoid moisture to protect the kaolin layer.
📜 Collected in Lagos and dating to the mid-20th century. Comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Shipping & Packaging
Dispatched worldwide from Israel within 1-3 business days, insured and trackable. Eco-friendly cushioning and double boxing ensure safe transit. Need it sooner? Select our express courier upgrade at checkout.
Only one available—add an arresting slice of West-African heritage to your gallery wall before it’s gone!
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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