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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
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