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Unidentified masquerade band and leader, shot by G. I. Jones, 1930s, around what is today Anambra State. Their coats are covered in hard-nut shell which are also used in making masquerade costumes. The leader is carrying a knife, animal skulls and has plaited hair with feathers.

Unidentified masquerade band and leader, shot by G. I. Jones, 1930s, around what is today Anambra State. Their coats are covered in hard-nut shell which are also used in making masquerade costumes. The leader is carrying a knife, animal skulls and has plaited hair with feathers.
Ref.OZ-P-2849
TypePhotograph · image/jpeg
Added22 December 2024
Dimensions550 × 602
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