Sujet
These headpieces were attached to a basketry cap and held in place by a leather strap under the wearers chin
Légende
These headpieces were attached to a basketry cap and held in place by a leather strap under the wearers chin, They have become important in a wide range of male graded societies spreading from the Ejagham region in the 20th c Dances were held at funerals of cult members and to promote fertility. Nigeria. Ejagham (formerly Ekoi). 20th c East Nigerian coast.
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A28_139
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
42,0Mo (2,1Mo) / 35,0cm x 30,1cm / 4134 x 3552 (300dpi)