Carved epa mask, Nigeria, North Africa, 1870-1920

Carved wooden polychrome epa mask, Janus helmet mask with superstructure of woman using pestle and mortar, one child on her back, made by Yoruba of Ekiti kingdoms, Nigeria, 1870-1920 and exhibited at British Empire Exhibition 1924

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3058946

Title

Carved epa mask, Nigeria, North Africa, 1870-1920

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 1000 mm x 340 mm x 380 mm,