This is the rating and price for Vintage African Eket Wooden Sculpture
Description : This is a wooden sculpture, the piece is crafted by the EKET people of NIGERIA, and is hand carved. The piece is possibly antique. The piece measures approx 23.5 inches in H and 9 inches W, and 9 inches in depth. There is wear present on the piece due to age and exposure. African art, ceremonial mask, tribal mask, spiritual, spirits, sculptures, folk art, tribal art, arts and crafts, idols, totems, mantle accessories, shelf accessories. 9 The Eket are an Ibibio subgroup of farmers. Every village is ruled by a group elders and the heads of extended families. Their decisions are enforced by members of the ekpo society who act as messengers of the ancestors. Ekpo members are always masked when performing their policing duties. The local religion is one of ancestor-worship, worship of Ala the earth deity, and seasonal agricultural festivals.
Price: 25.60 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 50 USD-500 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 484 Title : Vintage African Eket Wooden Sculpture Size : 23.5 inches H, 9 inches W, 9 inches D The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., auctioneer, Mount Kisco, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : February 19 Red Carpet Auction Sale date : 19 Feb 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
