Protective charm Cross River - Nigeria

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Very ancient protective charm of the Cross River, Nigeria
It is the Cross River, whose course straddles Nigeria (in the far southeast) and Cameroon (to the west), that lent its name to designate the region it traverses, the Cross River.
Adjacent to three major cultural complexes (to the north, that of the Benue; to the west, that of the Ibo; and to the east, the Grassland), the Cross River region has distinguished itself by the use of an artistic technique, highly original and unique in Africa, which consists of covering a wooden core with animal skin, generally antelope skin.
A large and beautiful collectible statue, very expressive.
Careful packaging and fast shipping, signature upon delivery.

Very ancient protective charm of the Cross River, Nigeria
It is the Cross River, whose course straddles Nigeria (in the far southeast) and Cameroon (to the west), that lent its name to designate the region it traverses, the Cross River.
Adjacent to three major cultural complexes (to the north, that of the Benue; to the west, that of the Ibo; and to the east, the Grassland), the Cross River region has distinguished itself by the use of an artistic technique, highly original and unique in Africa, which consists of covering a wooden core with animal skin, generally antelope skin.
A large and beautiful collectible statue, very expressive.
Careful packaging and fast shipping, signature upon delivery.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Protective charm Cross River
Provenance
Private collection
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