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Nigerian Ejagham Peoples Carved Wood Crest Mask

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Nigerian Ejagham Peoples Carved Wood Crest Mask

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DESCRIPTION: Carved wood crest mask by a craftsman of the Ejagham / Ekoi tribe fashioned as a grinning head on a long neck fitted with three curls of hair - two on the sides, one on top - and painted in black and earthy tones. These "masks" are typically attached to basketry caps worn atop the head by tribesmen during various events and rituals.
CIRCA: 19th to early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Nigeria
DIMENSIONS: H: 28.5" W: 6.25" L: 19.25"
CONDITION: Minor insect holes on right cheek, right eyebrow, and hair curls; two hair curl has received professional repair minor paint loss; pegs for securing hair are missing, require replacement
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Nigerian Ejagham Peoples Carved Wood Crest Mask

Name: Nigerian Ejagham Peoples Carved Wood Crest Mask
SKU: 176638063
Price: 150 USD
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