Ejagham Crest Mask Wood Animal Skin Washington DC United States // WASHINGTON DC, United States — A late 19th- to early 20th-century Ejagham crest mask is displayed inside a glass vitrine as part of the "Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts" exhibition. Originating from Nigeria's Cross River State, the double-faced artifact is intricately constructed from carved wood overlaid with animal skin, basketry, cane, and metal. The elaborate, coiled hairstyle exaggerates the traditional coiffure of a young woman who has completed her coming-of-age rituals and is prepared for marriage. Historically,

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