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Beschreibung : Additional Information: ,A superb  ,Ejagham (Ekoi) headdress Cross River, Nigeria  ,in the form of two joined faces back to back. , The piece is surmounted with dramatic curled horns . The two faces are covered with skin and decorated with painted eyes and teeth. , Under the wicker base, a fine wooden custom stand has been installed. , A number of different groups living within close proximity to the Cross River share language, political and religious structures which influences their arts. Though generally ruled by a local elder Cross River societies depend to a great extent upon a number of men&rsquo,s secret societies to regulate the community and to instruct and initiate men into various levels of their organization. The Ejagham identified as the Ekoi in the past have a men&rsquo,s secret society called Ngbe, whose members are known for wearing large skin covered masks worn over costumes covering the body. Each Ngbe chapter would have a lodge within which a range of ritual equipment was kept including masks. Ngbe membership was originally identified with a warrior&rsquo,s society on the Cameroon side of the Cross River region, however today Ngbe members are engaged in social control and political activities. Ngbe members use ritual equipment to initiate new members and celebrates their lives during funerals. Recommended Reading: Blier's", AFRICA'S CROSS RIVER.",  ,
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