IJO ART, Nigeria

IJO Headdress 6 46.5" x 5.5" $1000

IJO Headdress 17 18.5" long x 7.25" wide $800

IJO Janus Head 1 20" high $600

The Ijo headdresses below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

IJO Ray Heahddress 2 24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25" SOLD

IJO Ray Headdress 1 24"l. x 12.5"w. x 6.25"h. SOLD

IJO Ray Headdress 3 24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25"h SOLD

IJO Fetish Panel 35.5" high SOLD

 

The horizontal headdresses worn by the Ijo (or Ijaw) people are some of the rarest in Africa. They are used duriung water-spirit festivals prior to the rainy season and often depict aspects of marine life: fish, rays, aquatic fantasy creatures and occasionally boats. The large fetish panel is one of the most impressive of African costructed objects.

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