Lot 157: An Ekoi skin covered dance crest

People: Ekoi
Nigeria/Cameroon
H: 15"
The crest with large raised coif above a well carved female face and neck covered with skin, the eyes with white infill. The features bold and aggressive. The base with original woven basketry cap. Fine old patina and surface.

Provenance:
Property of an East Coast private collector

Price Realized: $550

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