Early-mid 20th century. Though the Ijo describe forest spirits as hideous and volatile, in sculpture they are rendered as invincible warriors with wide-eyed stares and bare teeth. This elongated …

The art of the Western Ijo is characterized by a strong geometric and cubistic formalism that finds expression in jutting tubular eyes, and mouths carved perpendicular to the surface planes of …

The Ijo are divided into two groups: the Kalabari-Ijo, east of the Nun River, and the western or central Ijo, who live to the west and northwest of this river. The art of both groups is …

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Personal shrines, known as ifiri in Ijo culture, are widespread in southern Nigeria. Such sculptures, dedicated to an individual's power, skill, and aggressiveness, are placed in …

Culture: Ijo peoples. Medium: Wood, cartridge shells, rattan, iron, paint. Dimensions: H. 8 1/4 x W. 6 1/8 x D. 35 3/16 in. (21 x 15.5 x 89.5 cm) Classification: Wood-Sculpture. Credit Line: The …

2017年6月9日 · The Ijo have lived in this remarkable environment for several millennia, and their beliefs echo its striking contrasts between land and water, rainy and dry; Ijo art and ritual often …

The Ijo of the Niger Delta live mainly from fishing and agriculture, their small villages are located in marshy areas west of the Nun River. Their masks and other artistic productions are intended …

2023年10月12日 · Object Title: Ijo Dance Mask. Materials: Wood. Country: Nigeria. Culture: Ijo. Date Created: Late 19th Century to 20th Century . The Ijo may be divided into two major …

African art - Ijo: The Ijo ethnic group is located in West Africa, mainly in Nigeria, in the Niger Delta region. However, in the 15th century, they migrated to the Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Guinea …