Mask - Eket - Nigeria

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Ekpu society mask of the Eket people from Nigeria, carved in wood with a kaolin-coloured surface, dating to the 1940s–1950s and about 18 cm high, in good condition with some wear.

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an impressive and ancient mask from the Ekpu society of the Eket people, Nigeria;
in hard wood, its surface colored with kaolin.

First half towards the mid-20th century.

Height approximately 18 cm

an impressive and ancient mask from the Ekpu society of the Eket people, Nigeria;
in hard wood, its surface colored with kaolin.

First half towards the mid-20th century.

Height approximately 18 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Eket
Height
18 cm
Indigenous object name
Ekpu company
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1940-1950
AustriaVerified
200
Objects sold
100%
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