Sickness Mask

8. These Ibibio masks were used by the Ekpo society and known as Idiok ekpo or ‘evil ghost’ when the wearer put on the mask they would become possessed by the malevolent spirit. Early 20th century or older. With a custom made stand.

29cm x 15cm.

Nigeria.

Ex Belgium collection.

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