A very old anthropo-zoomorphic mask, topped by horns embodying a spirit of nature, this remarkably old specimen has a superb old smoky patina, and a particular quality of modelling and tension in its sculpture, giving it a very special presence. Avis aux amateurs ... Ibibio or Ogoni, Nigeria Hardwood, mouth-restoration, broken and glued (original piece), visible missing parts (old breaks), visible erosion (xylophagous), very beautiful old patina. Height: 27cm Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, France Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris Robert Saintgery Collection, Paris Passed on by descent