• ITEM DESCRIPTION: Ekoi or Ejagham Head Crest
  • COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Nigeria
  • TRIBE: Ekoi or Ejagham
  • DIMENSIONS: Approximately 15 1/2" Tall x 12 1/2" Wide  x 12 1/2" deep
  • MATERIAL:  Wood with pigments and leather
  • OVERALL CONDITION: Good condition with scrapes, stains,loss of pigments, and some damage to basket at the bottom
  • ADDITIONAL ITEM INFORMATION: These head crests are owned by men or women associations. The head crssts are worn during funerals, initiations and other events. The head crest is carved form a single piece of wood, attatched to a basket and covered  with untanned antelope skin that had been soaked in water for several days. The hide is stretched and tacked into place until it dries and stiffens. 
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