Ibo Maiden Mask Horiuchi woodblock print

woodblock print

making them rare and potentially more valuable

chiefs and elders commissioned the nkishi and the community was responsible for cutting the tree selected for the carving

1/75 monotype print 1973

Ibo Maiden Mask Horiuchi woodblock printIbo Maiden Mask Ex Native Design Gallery, Seattle 1988 Maiden masks, representations of adolescent females, impersonate Igbo ideals of youthful feminine beauty. In their original context, they were danced by male performers during festivals honoring important patron deities, as well as for entertainment. During performances, they were complemented by vibrantly colored suits and accompanied by a multi instrumental orchestra. Such dynamic display