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Ancestor Figure – Wood – Eket – Nigeria

 150,00

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SKU: 53.27 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Beautiful Eket figure from Nigeria. The figure has mobile arms. The Eket worship the sun and the moon. The round faces liked masks are very characteristic of the ethnic group.

Eket circular masks are usually worn during Ekpo secret society cermonies. Covered in white and orange clay. Good condition with slight traces of wear.

Object: Ancestor Figure
Ethnic group: Eket
Country: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Estimated period: Second half 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 71x16x15 cm
Weight: 3000 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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