introduction BEGINNINGS: THE PHOEBE HEARST ERA (1902-1920) TRANSITION (1920-1945) EXPANSION (1945-1960) CULMINATION (1960-1980) The Americas Africa 01. Shango dance wand 02. Divination bowl, woman with chicken 03. Divination tray 04. Stool 05. Royal foot cushion, beaded 06. Colonial figurine: polo player 07. Crest mask 08. Painted drum 09. Double-face helmet mask 10. Cosmetics container, tortoise shell and ostrich eggshell beads 11. Woman's shawl, embroidered silk (detail) Asia Oceania and Australia RECENT YEARS (1980-2001) RECENT ACQUISITIONS Crest mask Nigeria, Ikot Ekpene; Ibibio Collected by William R. Bascom, 1945, acc. 1972. 5-11694a/d This head ornament was worn in Ibibio masquerades. Staged during funerals, initiations of new members, and other events sponsored by secret societies of young men, these dance dramas involve a group of supernatural characters. This piece is worn on top of the head, attached to a basketry cap, and held on by a chin strap. Draped cloths and other garments cover the face and the rest of the dancer's body. This crest mask depicts a female beauty with elaborate coils of braided hair.