A fine Ejagham headcrest

the woven rattan base supporting the seated figure with articulated limbs and face with exaggerated simian features and wearing a cap composed of human hair; the whole overlaid in leather; '408 B' in white pigment on reverse; aged dark brown surface.

Acquired from Alain Schoffel, May 26, 1968

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Museum, Selections from the William W. Brill Colllection of African Art, May 5 - August 31, 1969 (for additional venues see bibliography, Milwaukee 1969)