Lot 501

Edo-Bini Azigho Mask, Ekpo Society | Nigeria

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Edo-Bini Azigho Mask, Ekpo Society | Nigeria

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Starting Bid: $350

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Nigeria, late 19th to early 20th century. Rare old “azigho” mask of elongated form with dramatic slanted eye openings and carved rimmed eye forms above. The face is framed with relief border of linear pattern and small slender ears extend above along sides. Old encrusted layered patina. “Azigho” masks were used by the Ekpo society and depicted antelopes. AHDRC no. 0194365. 13" H (33.02 cm H).

Provenance: Tom Slater Collection, TX., ex. Marshall Mount, PhD., collection, to family by descent.

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Item # 72257

  • Condition: The patina shows signs of repainting, age, and handling. There is a hairline crack along the left cheek.

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