Mask 13 23" high $600 |
 Mask 20 29.5" high $800 |
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Mask 13 23" high $600 |
Mask 20 29.5" high $800 |
Yoke/Shoulder Mask |
Yoke/Shoulder Masks |
 Yoke/Shoulder Masks 1 |
 Yoke/Shoulder Masks 1 |
 Mask 11 SOLD |
 Mask 12 SOLD |
Mask 15 SOLD |
Mask 19 SOLD |
Mask 14 31" high $400 |
Mask 16 15" high $300 |
Mask 17 16" high $300 |
Mask 18 16" high $300 |
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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