Ibo Janus bust Cross River region, Nigeria-Cameroon

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.

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.

This is a very rare Janus and skin covered headdress Known as Nkuambok, created by the Boki peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress has been embellished with black paints, human ha

A Very rare and finely crafted Janus form dance crest featuring two ancestor faces covered in animal skin. Ekoi peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, West Africa. The head measures 8.75 inches tall (

A haunting carved wooden mask in janud form with antelope horns and real human hair attached to animal hide stretched tightly over the mask faces. Ekoi peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. Th

From the Cross-River region, an area separating Cameroon and Nigeria. Old, likely 18th or 19thcentury. Natural untouched surface. A bronze with high brass content. Exceptional size, solid cast. 11.5"

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

This is a very old and well used Boki peoples skin covered dance crest or headdress, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress sculpture has attached ears and animal skin which covered the he

Ca. 19th to early 20thC. Well worn surface with areas of wood loss-enlarge pictures to see condition clearly. Figure with head crest; hands to side of torso. Cross River, Nigeria/Cameroon. Ex-Nooter c

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

A very rare old example of a "Water Spirit Mask" with kaolin clay and natural pigments on small archaic carved wooden mask. Ijo / Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 1

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 very highly stylized wooden mask in the form of a "water Spirit" and worn on a costume during yearly rituals and festivals honoring the water spirits. Ijaw peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Afri

A carved wooden effigy with movable arms and painted designs, covered in animal skin and attached with a woven rattan basketry headdress. Ekoi or Ejagham peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria. The head

A very old and well used wood carved dance crest with rattan basketry underneath and completely covered in animal skin. Boki peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress measures 9.5 in

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

Ekoi Head, Ejagham, Cross River Region, Nigeria, goatskin covered wood with raffia hair, 11 1/2" tall, cracks in skin.

Old and original bronze currency unit from the Idoma ethnic group, Cross River region, Nigeria, west Africa. This style of currency is actually quite rare and uncommon to find.Late 19th to Early20th c

A Haunting carved wooden and basketry headdress in the form of an ancestor head that has been covered in animal skin. Ekoi or Ejangham peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa.

A carved wooden headdress with animal skin covered surface, carved wooden "dreads" and woven basketry base for mounting to costume. Ekoi or Ejangham peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa.The he

A Carved wooden mask in a highly stylized form with geometric shape and spirit face with broad smile, protruding eyes and kaolin clay accents. Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The ma

A carved wood and painted "Uden Nyama" or fatting house doll from the cross river region of Nigeria, West Africa. This lovely wooden doll was given to young unwed girl at the time of entering the Ibib

From the Cross River Region in Nigeria, West Africa. DIMENSIONS Stone: Width 4.5 Depth 7 Height 10.5 in. Base: Width 7 Depth 7 Height 8.5 in.

A very rare Old carved wooden female effigy with articulated arms, holding a staff and standing on an ancestral head. Eket peoples, Cross river region on Nigeria, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall.