Headcrest Representing Head of Antelope

Boki; or Ejagham

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Caption

Boki; or Ejagham. Headcrest Representing Head of Antelope, early 20th century. Wood, bamboo, pigment, iron, 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (19.0 x 14.6 x 34.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Martin and Suzanne Schulman, 86.230.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Cultures

Boki, or Ejagham

Title

Headcrest Representing Head of Antelope

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Cross River area, Nigeria

Medium

Wood, bamboo, pigment, iron

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (19.0 x 14.6 x 34.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Martin and Suzanne Schulman

Accession Number

86.230.2

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