An ancient anthropomorphic Idiok mask used in the ekpo society, responsible among the Ibibio for the initiation of young people, ancestor worship and protection of the group against all forms of aggression. Ibibio, Nigeria Wood, old ligatures, small visible cracks (xylophages), slight old chips, beautiful old patina. H. 25 cm Provenance : Collection Jacques Kerchache, Paris Émile Deletaille, Brussels Private collection, Brussels Marc Blanpain Collection, acquired at this sale Publications and exhibitions: Vanderkindere, Brussels, February 16, 2016, no. 207