Ejagham peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria
Late 19th century
Wood, skin, metal, plant fiber, dye
26.5 x 17 x 17.5 cm (10 7/16 x 6 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
2005-6-91, gift of Walt Disney World Co., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (cat. no. 9)
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The carver of this crest mask portrayed its facial features with startling detail, covering the wood with animal skin, then adding tattoo markings and a set of teeth made from a palm midrib. It was used by the Asirikong society, a group of wealthy and powerful men, during ceremonies ranging from entertainments to funerals.
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