Monolith Akwanshi Atal 7/8in Stone Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham 16657

Description

AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH
Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture
It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region.
These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved
Ex Private Collection
Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham
Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon
Collection area: Cameroon
Presumed seniority: indefinite
Main material: Granite stone
Apparent condition: Good
Surface appearance: good and rough
Dimensions (height, width, thickness): 206 x 71.6 x 60.2 mm +/-
Weight in grams: 1260
Apparent repair: No
Restoration-embellishment before sale: None, as collected
Laboratory test: No
Reference: 150519 / AG
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei
AFRICAN ART-FIRST ARTS - ANTHROPOMORPHIC "ATAL" OR "AKWANSHI" MONOLITH Akwanshi Atal Monolith Stone Statue Cross River Nigeria Ekoi Ejagham sculpture It would seem that these monoliths representing male ancestors, ovoid in shape, with round eyes and bodies adorned with circle patterns reminiscent of scarifications, were carved in the Cross River region. These pieces were carved in tribute to the legendary dead. Today, the tradition continues. So when the spiritual chief of the villages Ekoi dies (the Ntoon), a stone representing him is carved   Ex Private Collection Ethnicity: Ekoi - Ejagham Country of origin: Nigeria or Cameroon Collection area: Cameroon Presumed seniority: indefinite Main material: Granite stone Apparent condition: Good Surface appearance: good and rough Dimensions (hei