Walking stick – Wood, Antelope skin – Ekoi – Nigeria – 97 cm

Stunning and rare walking stick from the Ejagham tribe of Nigeria.

The Ekoi-speaking peoples are best known for their large, skin-covered masks, which may have one, two or even three faces, and for their smaller headpieces, which represent a head or an entire figure. The heads and skin-covered helmet-masks are unique in Africa. Earlier skins of slaves, later skins of antelopes, were used.

Authentic walking / staff stick from the Ekoi people of Nigeria. The wooden stick is covered in antelope skin and decorated with cauri shells. Large piece, total length 97 cm!

Provenance: Justin Barthels, former gallery owner in Maastricht (NL).

Custom made stand is included in this lot!