Mask
79-24-2
From: Nigeria
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | 79-24-2 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ekoi |
| Provenience | Nigeria |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Wood |
| Iconography | Animal |
| Description | Animal headed cap mask. At the base of the mask are a series of holes for attaching a basketry ring which fits the top of the head and is secured by a string passing under the wearer's chin. There are wooden teeth inserts and red paint around the eyes, mouth and horns. |
| Height | 22 cm |
| Length | 74 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Robert Portman, 1979 |
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