Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham
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Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham

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Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham, It is suggested that these masks were introduced to replace dances with captured heads following the imposition of colonial rule. Attainment of the highest grade in some mens societies was dependent on having taken a head. Nigeria. Ejagham (formerly Ekoi). 20th c East Nigerian coast.

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