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• Auction House:
  Shapiro Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Contemporary African and Tribal Art From the Collection of Ray Hughes
• Sale Date:
  08 Dec 2019 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  21
• Lot Description:
  Ekoi or Ejagham Janiform Headcrest, Cross River Region, Nigeria
  wood, leather, kaolin, fibre and metal, one horn (A/F)
  height 69 cm
• Provenance:
  The Estate of Ray Hughes
• Notes:
  Ekoi masks are characterised by their varnished antelope hide covering. The headdress is attached to the top of the wearer's head by a basketry base. Realism is often enhanced by the insertion of metal or wooden teeth
• Estimate:
  A$800 - 1,200
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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