Art African Crested Ekoi 585

Description

Ref: m-585
Height
44.5 CM
Ekoï crest from Nigeria. Original piece over 40 years old.
Terracotta covered with leather.
Among the various art forms of the Ejagham people are these skin-covered heads, very elaborate sculptures, some of which bear a sort of curved horn representing elegant hairstyles. These heads are carried in crest, fixed on the head. They are made of carved wood covered with antelope skin.
But there are also more spectacular crests whose dimensions can go up to 100 cm in height / width, with very elaborate hairstyles. These crests are adorned with large spirals reproducing a hairstyle very Vogue in the Cross River region. These horned hairstyles, partly fleshed out by false hair, were very common. Young girls and married women wore them during festivals, including during the ceremony ending the seclusion of initiates.
African art, African mask
Piece delivered with an invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
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Among the various art forms of the Ejagham people are these skin-covered heads, very elaborate sculptures, some of which bear a sort of curved horn representing elegant hairstyles. These heads are carried in crest, fixed on the head. They are made of carved wood covered with antelope skin. But there are also more spectacular crests whose dimensions can go up to 100 cm in height / width, with very elaborate hairstyles. These crests are adorned with large spirals reproducing a hairstyle very Vogue in the Cross River region. These horned hairstyles, partly fleshed out by false hair, were very common. Young girls and married women wore them during festivals, including during the ceremony ending the seclusion of initiates. Piece delivered with an invoice and a certificate of authenticity. Afric