EJAGHAM Janus Helmet Mask Pearl shells were in use

Pearl shells were in use from at least 1818

East Sepik Province

Collected before 1960

The Ekoi figure takes the form of a human head supporting a long neck with articulated arms presenting flattened hands upward

as well as at least two holes made by arrows or spears

EJAGHAM Janus Helmet Mask Pearl shells were in useDeal or No Deal Helmet Mask: Detelumo with stunning naturalistic features c. Early 20th century Enyatu society, Ejagham peoples, Ukelle Area, Ogoja Division, Cross River State, Nigeria Wood, antelope skin, ochers, kaolin, pigment Collection of Jeffrey Swanson Sun Valley, Idaho. Published: Pacific Magazine, April 11 1993, The Colllection of Jeffrey Swanson, Ships from USA