UIG5427463 Tete d\'homme, relatif a la chasse de tete, un aspect du statut masculin chez les Ekoi. Ce type de representation a ete introduit lors du colonialisme pour remplacer les vraies tetes prises dans les danses. Civilisation Ekoi (Edjagam), Nigeria, 20eme siecle - Head hunting was an important aspect of masculine status among the Ejagham, It is suggested that these masks were introduced to replace dances with captured heads following the imposition of colonial rule. Attainment of the highest grade in some mens societies was dependent on having taken a head. Nigeria. Ejagham (formerly Ekoi). 20th c East Nigerian coast byWerner Forman/UIG/Leemage; Werner Forman/UIG.