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Igala Information

Location:	Nigeria
Neighboring Peoples:
Types of Art:	In Igala tradition, initiates from some parts of the kingdom, like Ankpa receive three deep over the cheeks on each side of the face, connecting the ears with the corners of their mouth, as a way of identifying each other. However, this practice is becoming less common, it's found in the helmet masks as well.
Religion:
Credit:	http://www.tribal-art.nl/tribal-art-collection/masks/helmet-mask-igala-nigeria/