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Cimier of dance carved in wood and covered with skin. Arms and legs articulated. It represents an ancestor who 'came to life' as the dancer waved the limbs. Capable of rendering judgment in a trial over a complaint in the village. Height: 25 cm.

Cimier de danza tallado en madera y cubierto de piel. Brazos y piernas articuladas. Representa un antepasado que "cobraba vida" al agitar el danzarín las extremidades. Capaz de ejercer dictamen en un juicio por una denuncia en el poblado. Altura: 25 cm.

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Ejagham - Nigeria

Late 19th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Wooden dance cimier, Nigeria, Ejagham culture, provenance private collection, late 19th century, height 25 cm, original.

Ejagham - Nigeria

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Wooden dance cimier, Nigeria, Ejagham culture, provenance private collection, late 19th century, height 25 cm, original.

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