Helmet Mask

Ejagham peoples, Nigeria19th century

Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto, Canada

Artists from the Cross River region of Nigeria often cover wooden masks with uncured antelope skin. The light and dark coloured faces of this helmut are female and male respectively. Secret societies used these masks in dance performances related to trade and warfare.

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Title: Helmet Mask
Creator: Ejagham peoples, Nigeria
Date Created: 19th century
Physical Dimensions: w255 x h725 x d130 mm (Overall)
Credit Line: Gift from the Frum Collection, 1999
Type: Unknown
Rights: © 2011 Art Gallery of Ontario. Gift from the Frum Collection, 1999
Medium: wood, skin, ferrous alloy, polychrome

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