IDNO

LS.170390.GIJ

Description

A documentary photograph of Ajonku, an Ekpe (Egbo) wooden face mask. The mask is made of dark polished wood and has white and red tassels attached to the top of the head. The brow, nose lips, ear are prominent and sharply defined, with deep eye recesses. The mask has a deep cushioned collar attached to its neck. [PB 24/11/23]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; South Eastern Nigeria; Cross River

Cultural Affliation

Igbo [historically Ibo]; Arochuku

Named Person

Photographer

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

Collector / Expedition

Date

circa 1930 - 1939

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Lantern Slide Coloured

Primary Documentation

Other Information

T.170298.GIJ - ??? were located as loose photos and envelopes in an folder box now numbered C760/.

LS.170389.GIJ - N.170437.GIJ were located in a Ilford glass plate box, now numbered C760/3.

Publication: This mask is featured in in Jones G.I., 1984. The Art of Eastern Nigeria. (Cambridge: CUP), Fig. 102 p. 195, and captioned "Ajonku: Ekpe (Egbo) type masquerade. Aorchuku tribe. Cross River Ibo." [PB 24/11/23]