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Cimier, Ekoi, Nigéria — Cimier, Ekoi, Nigéria
Cimier, Ekoi, Nigéria

Cimier, Ekoi, Nigéria

A crest or headdress (cimier) from the Ekoi people of Nigeria, often worn during ceremonial performances and celebrations. Ekoi crest masks are renowned for their elaborate carving and artistic refinement.

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Collection Hélène Leloup, Le Journal d'une Pionnière, Vol. I

June 21, 2023

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 31

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Cimier, Ekoi, Nigéria, Cimier, Ekoi, Nigéria

A crest or headdress (cimier) from the Ekoi people of Nigeria, often worn during ceremonial performances and celebrations. Ekoi crest masks are renowned for their elaborate carving and artistic refinement.

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Ceremonial, Ekoi, Mask Art, Headdress, Crest, Performance, West African Art, Nigeria