Persona. Masks of Africa

Object type: mask
Materials: wood, skin, vegetal fibre
Legend: Ekoi crown mask of the Cross River region. Masks of this type were probably used in ancient rituals during which warriors exhibited the heads of conquered enemies.
Place of collecting: Cameroon, Nigeria
Culture: Ekoi
Acquisition related person: Edgar Beer as seller
Date of acquisition: 1971-06-11
Dimensions: 21,3 cm x 12,5 cm x 18 cm
Inventory number: EO.1971.25.1