Igbo
Headdress (Ekeleke)
Igbo, 1933-1966
Scroll
Igbo
Headdress (Ekeleke)
Igbo, 1933-1966
Physical Qualities
Wood, polychrome, 33.5 H x 13 D cm.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Jackson, Massapequa, New York
Object Number
1999.484
Headdress with six knobs on sides of the head (three on each side); two spiraling horns on top of the head (both broken off); lips outlined in black; a large cylindrical ornament strapped to the front of the neck; on dome-shaped socle.
Inscribed: Two old donor labels on bottom: 1) '1516/2' 2) 'HEADDRESS -- EKELEKE FESTIVAL -- NIGERIA -- IBO -- Af.Coll. -- Wylly'
