hand carved ekoi ejagham ancestral-head

A striking wooden bust featuring classic Ejagham stylistic markers, including heavily hooded slit eyes, a broad nose, and an open mouth revealing a row of sharp, triangular teeth. The piece is adorned with hanging bead earrings and a large geometric “X” scarification pattern on the high forehead. Its raw, weathered wood finish and absence of a traditional neck emphasize its function as a powerful ritual or commemorative altar piece.