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Sable De Paradis

African Ibibio Wood Carved Mask

African Ibibio Wood Carved Mask

Dhs. 3,750.00 AED
Dhs. 3,750.00 AED
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Born in the UAE

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Nigeria, Late 20th century AD.

Oval mask with circular features, black painted with white and red accents. Rattan strips woven along back for attachment to costume. 
Size 14 inches H. + base; distressed condition, perhaps from overuse. 

Ex Collection of Dr. M. Best, Riverdale N.Y. acquired in the 1980s

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Ekpo’s Whisper

As dusk descends over the Ibibio lands, the masked figure steps forward, a silhouette flickering against the fire’s glow. The air hums with the cadence of ancient drums, voices rising in chants that bridge the mortal and the divine. The mask is not a mere ornament; it is a transformation. To wear it is to become a vessel of ancestral wisdom, an emissary of spirits long revered. In ceremonies of passage, justice, and renewal, the mask commands reverence—its carved lines a silent testament to those who once bore its weight, their steps echoing in the dust of forgotten rituals.

Echoes of the Ekpe

Hand-carved from sacred wood by Ibibio artisans, these masks are more than art; they are fragments of history. Worn by secret societies and spiritual leaders, each piece tells a story of identity, protection, and ancestral connection. The exaggerated forms and intricate detailing were designed not only to awe but to communicate—the broad foreheads signifying intelligence, the deep-set eyes evoking insight. In their original purpose, these masks shaped the course of Ibibio society, guarding sacred rites and guiding the passage of time. Now, they stand as echoes of a world where the mask was not worn—it was lived.