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Unknown — Ibibio-Efik Headdress, Cross River Region, Nigeria
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Ibibio-Efik Headdress, Cross River Region, Nigeria

This Ibibio-Efik headdress originates from the Cross River Region of Nigeria and represents the rich sculptural traditions of West African cultures. The ceremonial object showcases intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance.

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 11, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 67

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Unknown, Ibibio-Efik Headdress, Cross River Region, Nigeria

This Ibibio-Efik headdress originates from the Cross River Region of Nigeria and represents the rich sculptural traditions of West African cultures. The ceremonial object showcases intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Cultural, Nigerian, Carved, Sculpture, Traditional, Headdress, Decorative Arts, Ibibio-Efik, Ornamental

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art