NIGERIAN IGBO AGBOGHO MMUO MASK. Igbo mask, likely an Agbogho Mmuo mask made by the Igbo people of Nigeria. These masks are often used in masquerades and festivals, particularly the "Fame of Maidens" festival, and are danced by men to represent the spirits of deceased maidens and embody ideals of feminine beauty. The mask is carved from wood and painted with a combination of white, black, blue, and orange pigments. The face is predominantly white, with black accents around the eyes, nose, and mouth, and blue highlights around the eyes and on the crest. - Height:. Estimate $120-180
