african Mask Igbo Face Mask Cross River Nigeria African Tribal Arts masks for wall-G2082

SIZE(CM): 30.8/21.5
with proportions that remain true to those of the human body. The Igbo incorporate numerous masks in their culture, which represent unspecified spirits of the deceased and form a vast community of souls. The most notable feature of these masks is their chalk-white paint, which symbolizes the spirit. During performances, masked dancers wear elaborate costumes, sometimes adorned with mirrors, with their hands and feet often concealed.