Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas label attached, reads: "Mask (Manwa) for dancing at feast." Added in pencil to the label: "Label removed". [K. Sutton]
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Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas label reads: "Mask. (Necki Okoli) With hat, broad face, large eye slits." [K.Sutton]
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Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card for Z 13805[.2]: 'Manwa worn for dancing at feast of Ngene in dry season Nkbedike - with large head-dress of fibre and a cloth at back (ngbedike)'. Catalogue card continues in different handwriting: 'The mask itself is of black wood, with some red, and traces of white. (see over)'. In different handwriting on back of catalogue card: 'Looks like an attempt to copy an Ibibio mask. e.g. Eye lids [?] iding [spelling unclear] ring, lips [illegible signature, possibly 'JG' '. NB. Pencil drawing of object on back of catalogue card.



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Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
A small three quarter mask, ending at the upper lip, with hat. There is also a chequer pattern carved into the forehead, there are carved geometric shapes at the side of the head. Traces of white and red pigment present around the eyes. There is a chip and insect damage to the hat.
Event Date 11/6/2001
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
'idiong' reference suggested, see Z 23622. [R.Hand]
Event Date 28/1/2002
Author: Katrina Dring