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Crest masks

Ejagham People20th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Crest masks belong to the ngbe/ekpe warrior secret society.
Group belonging is built around shared symbols, including masks.
Masks of this kind are usually covered in antelope skin, but rare examples covered in human skin have led researchers to hypothesize that warriors originally wore the heads of killed enemies. The masks are thus believed to symbolize the appropriation of dead enemy's power.

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  • Title: Crest masks
  • Creator: Ejagham People
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Cameroon, Cross River area
  • Physical Dimensions: h 40 cm
  • Type: Mask
  • Rights: Alessandro Passaré Collection (95, 96) - Museum of Cultures, Milan
  • Medium: Carved wood, leather, pigments, fibers
  • Collocazione: On view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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