Dimitri André

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

The Ekoi (or Ejagham) African mask is a unique traditional artwork from the Cross River region, straddling southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon.
Very expressive mask.
Material: wood, fabric, animal fur (likely goat), animal skin on top, earth, mud.
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An exceptional piece originating from and collected in Nigeria in the 1940s by a former seasoned antiquarian.

Le masque africain Ekoi (ou Ejagham) est une œuvre d'art traditionnel unique provenant de la région de la Cross River, à cheval entre le sud-est du Nigeria et le sud-ouest du Cameroun
Masque tres expressif 
Matériau: bois tissus poil d'nimal ( sans doute de chèvre ) cuir d'animal sur le dessus ,terre, boue 
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Pièce exeptionnelle provenant et collecte au nigéria dans les années 1940's par ancienne antiquaire avertis 


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Mask of the Ekoi-Ejagham - ekoî ekoi ekoï - Nigeria

Early 20th century - Wood - Excellent condition

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Masque  Ekoi Ejagham is an early 20th-century wooden mask from Nigeria, associated with the Ekoî Ekoi Ekoï culture and from a private collection.

Mask of the Ekoi-Ejagham - ekoî ekoi ekoï - Nigeria

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Masque Ekoi Ejagham is an early 20th-century wooden mask from Nigeria, associated with the Ekoî Ekoi Ekoï culture and from a private collection.

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