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| Cross River Nigeria 20" Tall Ref #TSS151 This mask is believed to be carved by Gabriel Akpabio who according to Nicklin and Salmons in their article on Cross River Art Styles AA-XVll,Vol1, worked in the Ogoja area and died in the Biafran War (1967-1970). They included a photo of a similar mask in the National Museum in Jos. (see small photo below) His style is quite modern to what we normally think of as collectible African art but it is well carved, well used and no doubt authentic African Art. I am not that crazy about the style and colors but it is not often we get to know the names of these artists and having that connection means something and I love the piece for that. |
