Fine African Art Auction
Lot 388:
Height 48 inches. With various breaks, some parts detached.
Region of Anambara state. This helmet mask represents the Udo-afa, the spirit of prophecy or divination, the mask is surmounted by a diviner’s figure and other objects that symbolize his divination implements . The mask appears in festivals and burial ceremonies. When it is in performance, it trembles once it approaches offenders of natural law
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