Nigerian Ekoi People Mask
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Masks, Religious Items
Object Type: Ritual Masks
Country: Nigeria
Continent: Africa
Geographic Region: Western Africa
Materials: Wood
width: 10 in;
height: 17.5 in;
depth: 4.5 in
The Ekoi create masks for the men's and women's secret societies. The masks are worn during funerals, initiations and other celebrations.
This is a crest mask that, when attached to a basketry cap, is worn on top of the head. The female headdress is topped with curled horns that represent hairstyles.
Source:
https://www.zyama.com/ejagham/
https://www.randafricanart.com/Ekoi.html