14132 - Ejagham Ekoi Headpiece, Wood Covered with Skin, Nigeria

Ejagham Ekoi Headpiece, Wood Covered with Skin, Nigeria An expressive headpiece from the Ejagham or Ekoi cultural tradition. The object is carved from wood and appears to be covered with skin or leather. The striking, stylized facial features—with narrow eyes, an open mouth, and side-mounted attachments—lend the piece a particularly distinctive presence. The object includes several separately crafted, curved decorative elements that further emphasize its sculptural quality. A typical ethnographic piece with decorative appeal and collectible value. Of particular interest to collectors of African art and ethnographic objects. Material: Wood, presumably covered with hide or leather Origin: Nigeria Classification: Ejagham/Ekoi Design: With separate decorative elements Dimensions: Height 37 cm, Width 33 cm