Ide ukwu or Ekasugba. Two anklets [.1-2] of ekpiri (possibly ekasa) seeds attached to a plaited obu bark band and cloth strap. [1.] has a single cowrie shell attachment and features a repetitive blue motif upon the cloth strap. [.2] has a bell attachment and features a red band upon the cloth strap. Described in Collector's label as anklets for dance.
Ide ukwu or Ekasugba. Two anklets [.1-2] of ekpiri (possibly ekasa) seeds attached to a plaited obu bark band and cloth strap. [1.] has a single cowrie shell attachment and features a repetitive blue motif upon the cloth strap. [.2] has a bell attachment and features a red band upon the cloth strap. Described in Collector's label as anklets for dance.
Old label attached to object notes: 'Dancing anklets (ekasugba) for dancing. Ekbo or Ugba: made Bini. Ekasa nut, base of Obu bark plaited'. [Transcribed by Kate Sutton, 25/05/2001].