Rare Ékoi Wood sculpted Head, Cross River region, Nigeria, second half of the 20th century
Details:
Origin: Ékoi / Ejagham style, Cross River region, Nigeria
Theme: Woden Head with a youthful expression
Date: Probably second half of the 20th century
Material: Wood covered with leather, hair, and rattan
Patina: Antique patina
Height: 30 cm
Condition: In good condition, signs of wear; traces of white pigment
Ékoi sculptures, also associated with the Ejagham people, belong to a distinctive artistic tradition from the Cross River region, on the border between southeastern Nigeria and western Cameroon. This region is renowned for its remarkable sculptural heritage, particularly wooden masks covered with animal skin, headdresses, and stylised human figures.
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