Ogoni Helmet Mask Elu weapons Cypriots of this era frequently

Cypriots of this era frequently produced simple handmade figurines with coarse

The small bottle features a piriform (pear-shaped) body

achieved with the use of wax and liquid colored clays

animals—such as fish

and a raised neck

Ogoni Helmet Mask Elu weapons Cypriots of this era frequentlyOgoni People, 20th Century, Nigeria, West Africa An impressive Elu helmet spirit mask of the Ogoni people, carved from a single piece of wood with remarkable sculptural vitality. The mask features a hinged lower jaw, attached to the upper by textile straps on each side, allowing the mouth to open and close with a distinctive clicking sound during dance performances. The jaws teeth are individually carved wooden pegs inserted into the lower section,