Wood Mask with a wide circular lip plate and two horns- Ékoi, Cross River region, Nigeria, second half of the 20th century (Copy)

Wood Mask with a wide circular lip plate and two horns stand - Ékoi, Cross River region, Nigeria, second half of the 20th century

Details:

Origin: Ékoi / Ejagham, Cross River region, Nigeria

Theme: Mask with a wide circular lip plate and two horns

Date: Probably second half of the 20th century

Material: Wood covered with leather, metal, horn, rattan

Patina: reddish patina

Height: 40 cm

Condition: In good condition, signs of wear

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.

The best-known works associated with this tradition include wooden masks and headdresses covered with animal skin. These objects could be worn during dances, initiation ceremonies, funerals, and other traditional social or ritual events.

They were therefore not necessarily created as independent decorative sculptures. Many formed part of performances and practices that held specific social, spiritual, or ceremonial significance within their communities.

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