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A mask of the Kpelie type used in dances during the three-day funerals and other
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A selection of masks of the Kpelie type used in funerals and other ceremonies of
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Toma mask representing a mythical bird, used at initiations, funerals and other
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Toma mask, known as Landai and representing a mythical bird, used at initiations
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Often called minsereh, a corruption of min si le, the Sherbro word for spirits
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These masks are worn by senior female officials, sowei, of a society known as Sande among the Mende
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Figures in this style are known in Mende as kambei and belong to female diviners
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A mask known as Gongoli, used by official of the womens society, Sande, during
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Detail of one of a pair of brass staffs, known as edan ogboni which served
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These headpieces were attached to a basketry cap and held in place by a leather strap
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Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham
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Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham
Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham. It is suggested that these masks were introduced to replace dances with captured heads following the imposition of colonial rule. Attainment of the highest grade in some men's societies was dependent on having taken a head. Country of Origin: Nigeria.. Culture: Ejagham (formerly Ekoi).. Date/Period: 20th C. Place of Origin: East Nigerian coast. Material Size: Wood, antelope skin, human hair. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive / Courtesy Entwistle Gallery, London. Location: 10
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House emblem of an Ejagham Ekpe association, a male grade society widespread in eastern
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A janiform mask used in the Ekpo (ancestor spirit) secret society which formerly
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Bronze male figure, known as Onile representing one of the owners of the land
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The Ekpo society, widespread throughout eastern Nigeria, used masquerades in dances
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Bronze male and female figures representing the owners of the land
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Brass staff, known as edan ogboni which served as insignia for the senior men
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Paired brass staffs, known as edan ogboni which served as insignia for the senior men
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Bronze female figure, known as Onile representing one of the owners of the land
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The Ekpo society, widespread throughout eastern Nigeria, used masquerades in dances
The Ekpo society, widespread throughout eastern Nigeria, used masquerades in dances to honour ancestors and as a means of social control. This mask was probably intended to terrify the non-initiated - it depicts a leper's face surmounted by a skull. Country of Origin: Nigeria. Culture: Ibibio. Date/Period: 20th C. Place of Origin: Nigeria. Material Size: Wood. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive / Courtesy Entwistle Gallery, London. Location: 10
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Taputapuatea, the most sacred marae, temple site, in all Polynesia
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A finger mask or dance fan held in the hand by women during dance entertainments
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Sometimes called passport masks, these miniature masks in fact had a
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A finger mask or dance fan held in the hand by women during dance entertainments
A finger mask or dance fan held in the hand by women during dance entertainments in which they would encircle a masked male performer. Women, who danced with respectfully downcast eyes, alluded to the eyes of the fans as seeing for them. May represents the moon spirit. Country of Origin: USA-Alaska. Culture: Eskimo. Place of Origin: Alaska. Material Size: Wood. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Private collection . Location: 19
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