Collection place: Afikpo, Nigeria / Donor: Berta Bascom / Accession year: [Missing] - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-14913, described as Afikpo Ibo mask topped with figure. Wood. Female figure with seated figure on head, oval eyes. Purchased, 1971, $200. 46cm x 16cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-14914, described as Gourd mask, made from an egg-shaped gourd. Carved. No facial features. H = 32 cm; W = 16 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-14912, described as Afikpo Ibo/”Mba” mask, 17.25”. Purchased, 1970, $150. All wood; panel above. Carved oval eyes and open mouth. Forehead restored. H = 46cm, W = 16cm

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-14911, described as Afikpo Ibo “yam knife” mask. Purchased, 1970, $100, Stylized face; no mouth or ears, carved eyes. 29cm x 13cm. “Mmaji” mask, litterally “yam Knife” referring to machet used in farm work.