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Maasai African Glass Beads Collar, Mid 20th C
African Yoruba carved wood ceremonial lock, c1950
African Tikar tribal maternity statues, c1950
Horn Scrimshaw Cherokee Native American , c1810
Benin Bronze Vessel In The Form Of A Horse, C1940
African Benin bronze male / female statues, c1890
Early 20th Century Turkana Rhino Hide Shield.
African - Chokwe - fantastic Mwana Pwo mask
Full size Fijian Vunikau Tribal war club, c1790
19th Century Tibetan Tinder Pouch Small
19th Century Tibetan Tinder Pouch Large
19th century White metal Tibetan belt plaque
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Tribal Nigerian Ekoi Crest Mask
Early 20th Century Ekoi Crest Mask, Nigeria, of carved softwood covered in animal skin, the head surmounted by six twisted and curled horns, the large compressed head with painted eyes and open mouth with painted metal teeth, the base of the neck sitting on a basketwork cap. 64 cms high 45 cms wide and 18 cms in diameter at the base.
Materials: wood, Hide,raffia
The Ejagham Ekoi masks and headdresses represent ancestors. The skin covering of a mask or headcrest served as a magical agent to invoke ancestral spirits during initiations of members of the association, and also at periodic rites connected with agriculture. This has a woven rattan base encircling a carinated neck, and supporting the head with naturalistic features, and wearing an elaborate coiffure. The swirling tresses are inserted with wooded pegs at the base the whole covered with leather. What is interesting about this unique headcrest is that tresses are detachable. Fine aged patina.
Provenance
Property of a Gentleman.
From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland.
UK delivery cost is £20
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Wolsingham
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Durham
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Materials: wood, Hide,raffia
The Ejagham Ekoi masks and headdresses represent ancestors. The skin covering of a mask or headcrest served as a magical agent to invoke ancestral spirits during initiations of members of the association, and also at periodic rites connected with agriculture. This has a woven rattan base encircling a carinated neck, and supporting the head with naturalistic features, and wearing an elaborate coiffure. The swirling tresses are inserted with wooded pegs at the base the whole covered with leather. What is interesting about this unique headcrest is that tresses are detachable. Fine aged patina.
Provenance
Property of a Gentleman.
From the residual contents of Stanhope Castle, Bishop Auckland.
UK delivery cost is £20
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/JUL/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Tribal Art
Period Early 20th Century Antiques
Origin African
Item code as623a3402
Status Sold
£575.00 
$740.43 
€682.07 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 25/JUL/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Rams Head Antiques
17 Front StreetWolsingham
Weardale
Durham
DL13 3DF
Tel : 07769255544
Non UK callers : +44 7769255544
Get directions to Rams Head Antiques
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