Burde-Monroe Collection  11. Egungun Mask with Crest  This
unique old Egungun mask was most likely used in the context of
social criticism plays. Mask with Pronounced Forehead and Nose
12. Mask with Pronounced Forehead and Nose  This rare and
important Bini mask was used in the Ekpo festival propitiating
gods in search of good fortune for the community.   13. Mask,
Igalla  This large zoomorphic mask is very old and well-used. It
was worn to aid hunters in their pursuits.   14. Rare Ijo or
Ijaw Mask  (With superstructure ­ wood, bluish pigments, and
feather inserts.)  Ijo headdresses and masks are some of the
rarest in the whole of Africa. They are used as water spirit
masks, prior to the rainy season. The geometry of these masks
influenced Western cubism.   15. Standing Female Figure with
European Influence  This distinctly carved figure depicts
breasts as part of the shoulder volume. The organic nature of
the work has traditional importance. The figure is an excellent
example of the western influence on tra