IDNO

T.170052.GIJ

Description

An Ekpe (Egbo) Anang runner in a tight fitting netted costume; a knitted cloth hat covers the face with two round eyeholes cut out. The costume is made of netting that is stitched with a patterned geometric designs. Around the neck is a thick netted garland. The masquerader is standing and is holding a stick in one hand. [PB 14/09/2023]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; Southeast Nigeria; Uzuakoli

Cultural Affliation

Ibibio

Named Person

Photographer

Jones, Gwilliam Iwan (known as G.I.)

Collector / Expedition

Date

circa 1930 - 1939

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Colour Transparency

Primary Documentation

Other Information

T.169937.GIJ - T.170148.GIJ were located together in a Agfa transparency box, now numbered C756/.