Figure - Ekoi, Ejagham - Nigeria

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

Stunning figure from the Ejagham tribe of Nigeria.
The Ejaghams live in the Cross River area. They are best known for their wooden crests covered with animal skin.

The Ekoi-speaking peoples are best known for their large, skin-covered masks, which may have one, two or even three faces, and for their smaller headpieces, which represent a head or an entire figure.

These skin covered figures were worn as helmet crests or headdresses in the same way as the Ejagham heads. The figure has no arms and legs.
Provenance: former private German collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Stunning figure from the Ejagham tribe of Nigeria.
The Ejaghams live in the Cross River area. They are best known for their wooden crests covered with animal skin.

The Ekoi-speaking peoples are best known for their large, skin-covered masks, which may have one, two or even three faces, and for their smaller headpieces, which represent a head or an entire figure.

These skin covered figures were worn as helmet crests or headdresses in the same way as the Ejagham heads. The figure has no arms and legs.
Provenance: former private German collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Ekoi, Ejagham
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Antelope skin, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Figure
Height
34 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
700 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
11570
Objects sold
100%
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