Figure – Wood, Antelope skin – Ejagham – Ekoi – Nigeria

Description

Stunning figure from the Ejagham tribe of Nigeria.
The Ejaghams live in the Cross River area. They are best known for their wooden crests covered with animal skin.

The Ekoi-speaking peoples are best known for their large, skin-covered masks, which may have one, two or even three faces, and for their smaller headpieces, which represent a head or an entire figure.

These skin covered figures were worn as helmet crests or headdresses in the same way as the Ejagham heads. The arms and legs are made seperately and are missing.

Object

Crest Mask

Ethnic group:

Ekoi

Country:

Nigeria

Material:

Wood, Leather

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

34x12x12 cm

Weight:

700 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $160.00

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Figure – Wood, Antelope skin – Ejagham – Ekoi – Nigeria

Lot 0197

Estimate $200-$250

Mar 4, 2026, 3:16 PM EST

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