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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-2850 |
|---|---|
| Type | Photograph · image/jpeg |
| Added | 22 December 2024 |
| Dimensions | 827 × 873 |
| Size | 403 KB |
| Rights | not recorded |
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