Ibo or Ekoi Twin Heads

Title

Ibo or Ekoi Twin Heads

Subject

Ibo or Ekoi people

Description

The Ibo and Ekoi people live in Eastern Nigeria. Among the Ibo, the Ekpo secret society uses a variety of masks for paying tribute to their ancestors who they believe are in charge of their well-being. Mask features may be calm or fierce in expression.

Source

Nigeria

Files

Ibo or Ekoi Twin Heads.PNG

Citation

“Ibo or Ekoi Twin Heads,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed May 4, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/126.