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