Ex. French collection of early African art. Borrowed from the Igbo of the Cross River, the African masks Idoma crests also relate to warrior masquerades. The subject refers to a water spirit, anjenu, . The scarification that divides the forehead is typical of the Idoma, as are the prominent scars on the temples. Minor cracks. The Idoma settled at the confluence of the Benue and the Niger. The members of the royal lineage of their oglinye society, glorifying courage, use masks and crests during funerals and festivities. The janiform crests are generally exhibited at the funerals of notables. Members of the male society Kwompten, on the other hand, used statues called goemai in healing rituals. Crusty matte patina. Minor erosions and cracks. Ref. "Arts of Nigeria" 5Continents.
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