Ritual mask - Ejegham - Ekoye - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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The ritual mask, titled “Masque rituelle” and known as Ejegham, is a Nigerian Ekoye piece made of wood and animal skin, dating from the late 20th century and identified as a reproduction.

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Ejagham Mask. Nigeria.
The Ekoi (or Ejagham) masks, originating from southeastern Nigeria (the Cross River region) and western Cameroon, occupy a unique place in African art. They are the only traditional masks on the continent made from a wooden structure covered with genuine animal skin.

Ejagham Mask. Nigeria.
The Ekoi (or Ejagham) masks, originating from southeastern Nigeria (the Cross River region) and western Cameroon, occupy a unique place in African art. They are the only traditional masks on the continent made from a wooden structure covered with genuine animal skin.

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Indigenous object name
Ejegham
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Ekoye
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
wood. animal skin.
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Ritual mask
Height
35 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
2 kg
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
49
Objects sold
Private

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