 Mask 1 44.5" high SOLD |
 Mask 2 44" high SOLD |
 Mask 3 45" high SOLD |
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 Mask 5 37" high SOLD |
Mask 1 44.5" high SOLD |
Mask 2 44" high SOLD |
Mask 3 45" high SOLD |
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Mask 5 37" high SOLD |
 Mask 6 27.5" high SOLD |
 Mask 7 27" high SOLD |
 Mask 8 25" high SOLD |
 Mask 9 28" high SOLD |
 Mask 10 24" high SOLD |
Yoke/Shoulder Mask |
Yoke/Shoulder Masks |
 Yoke/Shoulder Masks 2 |
The Mumuye have shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which displays an elongated neck set under a diminutive head with large ears. Traditionally, they were used during pre-war ceremonies, but nowadays they are worn during rain-making and healing practices.
Peoples such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria,
Despite their appearance, these shoulder masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
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