Masque Ekpo - Eket - Nigeria

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Masque Ekpo, an Eket wooden mask from Nigeria, provenance Private Collection, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 17 cm high by 16 cm wide and 8 cm deep.

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Ekpo Mask, Eket Nigeria

h: 16.5 cm
Beautiful vintage, superb crusty patina.

"Ekpo" means

The Eket vow a cult to the sun and the moon.
Their round masks are used during the rites of the Ekpolors society during sowing periods and represent the union of the sun and the moon, which gives birth to the World.

Ekpo Mask, Eket Nigeria

h: 16.5 cm
Beautiful vintage, superb crusty patina.

"Ekpo" means

The Eket vow a cult to the sun and the moon.
Their round masks are used during the rites of the Ekpolors society during sowing periods and represent the union of the sun and the moon, which gives birth to the World.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Eket
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Masque Ekpo
Height
17 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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