Cross river torque

Copper and metal. Cross river region, Cameroun / Nigeria. 25x18cm

A Very Rare Old carved wooden Cross River dance crest with stylized female form, ornate decorative appendages and areas of weathered organic pigments. The dance crest measures 23 x 16 inches on its cu

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

Maske Cross-River, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 61 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011). Helmmas

A Carved wooden mask in abstract form representing a Water Spirit, with exaggerated faces and plank like form. Ijo peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. According to one myth, the masks origin

Ancient African Terracotta Bust, Cross River Region, Nigeria. On stand. Size: 4'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (10 x 13 x 11 cm); Height on Stand: 8" (20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

A very finely carved wooden dance crest or headdress from the Ibibio or related ethnic group, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The head dress features 3 separately carved mask like faces and a ser

Antique Igbo Armlet Currency, Cross River Region, Nigeria/Cameroon. Forged copper. Size: 11'' x 5.5'' x 4.5'' (28 x 14 x 11 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

An exceedingly rare old carved wooden mask with geometric designs and a heavy kaolin clay surface. The reverse shows obvious wear and field use over generations. Eket peoples, Cross river region, Nige

Altarobjekt, "ofo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. L 16,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. Notiz: Galerie Africana, Antonio Fiacco, Zürich (2000). - Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Mu

A wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden helmet mask with a highly stylized zoomorphic form and red textile around the edge to protect the dancers head. Ijaw peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, Afric

A Bold and unusual Cross River Janus dance crest with a striking Black and Red Paint and dramatic form. Cross river region and related ethnic group. The Dance Crest measures 12 inches tall. Provenance

Cross River Region, (4) coil currencies, Nigeria, copper alloy, 11"h (largest), 4"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Ar

Cameroon, or Nigeria. Size approx 6 in Diam x 10 in with fringe. + custom mount.Provenance Ex Texas col.

Altarobjekt, "ofo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 8 cm. Ø 18,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

A Carved wooden headdress featuring a stylized ancestor with tall swept back horns and facial scar designs and basketry type mount for wearing. Igbo or related group, Cross River region, Nigeria, Afri

Vormünzliches Zahlungsmittel Cross River, Nigeria Gesockelt / with base Kupferlegierung. L 21 cm. Ø 10 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck i

A large carved wooden stylized ancestor head with zoomporphic finial on top, and remains of rattan basketry on the bottom. Note the wonderful earthen pigments and professional custom display stand. Th

A very old and Primitive wooden shrine idol, likely Chamba or related peoples, Cross River region of Nigeria, Africa. A wonderfully archaic example with primitive carving style and highly stylized for

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 41" Width: 8" Depth: 8" Weight: 21 lbs A gorgeous Crossriver female figure with a ringed neck, carve on an elaborate swirled base with two faces and

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

Schrein-Objekt, "ofo" Igbo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 5 cm. Ø 8 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

Old carved wooden dance creest in the form of a human head with four tall stylized horn like finials. The mask is carved wood, covered with animal skin, and shows actual field use and wear, and is not

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 35.5" Width: 7" Depth: 6" Weight: 11 lbs A standing female figure with arms resting at her side.