Igbo
Headdress (Ekeleke)
Igbo, 1933-1966
Scroll
Igbo
Headdress (Ekeleke)
Igbo, 1933-1966
Physical Qualities
Wood, polychrome, fiber, 35.5 H x 11.7 D cm.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Jackson, Massapequa, New York
Object Number
1999.483
Headdress with bowtie around the neck, lips outlined in red, originally six pegs extending from the sides of the head (three on each side) (three missing), two spiraling horns on top, flaring conical base, and white base.
Inscribed: Three old donor labels on the bottom: 1) '1516/2' 2) '#28 -- IBO HEADDRESSES NIGERIA' 3) 'HEADDRESS -- EKELEKE FEST. -- NIGERIA, IBO -- Af.Coll. -- Wylly'
