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Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3326/4

Small carved mask of a human face. The face is surrounded by a flat edge with holes through it that are more concentrated around the upper edge. The face has small cutout squinting eyes, a small pointed nose and a wide toothy smile. On each temple and the centre of the forehead are raised rectangular designs made with three rows of three small rectangles.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by Lieber in Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria. Lieber was living in Nigeria from 1965-1970, lecturing at the University of Ibadan under the auspices of CIDA.

  • History Of Use

    Used in Ekpe ceremonies, which is celebrated in different communities around December.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Ibibio
  • Material metal, fibre, wood, pigment
  • Measurements height 24.5 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 10.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
  • Received from Iris Lieber
  • Made in Nigeria
  • Collection Date between 1965 and 1970
  • Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3326/0004

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