A Junkun helmet mask

Estimated price  1.600 - 1.800 €

A Junkun helmet mask, Nigeria, Benoue region.

This helmet mask originates from the Jukun people of central Nigeria, particularly in the Benue River region. Worn during masquerades and important ritual performances, Jukun helmet masks are used to embody ancestral spirits and enforce communal values. Typically carved from wood and worn over the entire head, these masks often feature stylized human or animal traits, symbolizing power, protection, and connection to the spiritual world. The masks play a central role in initiation rites, funerals, and agricultural festivals, reinforcing social cohesion and ancestral reverence within Jukun society.

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Height: 64 cm without stand
Weight: 4 kg without stand