photographic print

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Object Type
Museum number: Af,A62.77
Description: Photograph (black and white), from an album; view of Ibo adult male [?] wearing masquerade costume. Fluffy or furry outfit, mask with large teeth and horns, small carved animal on top. Surrounded by crowd of adult males, some wearing shirts and cloths, male at left wearing European clothing. Nigeria Gelatin silver print; sepia.
Producer name
Production date: 1927-1943 (circa;?)
Production place: Made in: Niger Delta (?)
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 10.30 centimetres; Width: 7.90 centimetres
Curator's comments: Geography: Location and ethnic group suggested by N F Barley, 10/03/1998. Circumstances: [CHA-] PIC DOC 67? Unclear whether PIC DOC relates to whole album. Biography: [CHA-] PIC DOC 67?
Location: Not on display
Subjects: costume/clothing; masquerade/party
Associated ethnic name
Acquisition name
Acquisition notes: Copyright: British Museum?
Department: Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number: Af,A62.77

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