Wooden head - Ekoi - Nigeria
Wooden head, Ekoi or Ejaham culture, Nigeria. H. 24cm
Beautiful and mysterious Ekoi or Ejaham wooden head from Nigeria. It is a crest mask, worn on the top of the skull. At the base of this mask there remains part of the structure allowing it to be worn.
It is a captivating work that catches the eye and questions us. What will happen to us? His eyes observe us with a mysterious and disturbing look. His face is hard, he seems to challenge us. His half-open mouth seems ready to speak to us. On his cheeks ethnic scarifications. The sculptor was able to convey emotions through this brilliant and lively work. Beautiful patina of use. The wood is old, it is damaged in places, visible cracks and accidents, sold as is, see photos. A beautiful old and authentic collector's item with personality. Circa 1950.
Provenance: A. Robuart, Paris.
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Wooden head, Ekoi or Ejaham culture, Nigeria. H. 24cm
Beautiful and mysterious Ekoi or Ejaham wooden head from Nigeria. It is a crest mask, worn on the top of the skull. At the base of this mask there remains part of the structure allowing it to be worn.
It is a captivating work that catches the eye and questions us. What will happen to us? His eyes observe us with a mysterious and disturbing look. His face is hard, he seems to challenge us. His half-open mouth seems ready to speak to us. On his cheeks ethnic scarifications. The sculptor was able to convey emotions through this brilliant and lively work. Beautiful patina of use. The wood is old, it is damaged in places, visible cracks and accidents, sold as is, see photos. A beautiful old and authentic collector's item with personality. Circa 1950.
Provenance: A. Robuart, Paris.
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