Nigeria, Cross River Region

15 inches high x 6 ½ inches wide

Ex: San Francisco, CA collection

Ex: New Mexico collection

$ 1,800

Ekoi skin covered masks of the Cross River region were worn on top of the dancer’s head attached by a basket pedestal. This Janus faced headdress has white pigment eyes, an open mouth with filed teeth and upraised coiffure.  These masks were worn by accomplished male dancers during funerals and initiations.