The Ejagham people, also known as Ekoi, reside in the southeastern region of Nigeria and the southwestern part of Cameroon. They are politically decentralised and organised into small village clans, each led by a priest/chief known as Ntoon. The Ntoon is responsible for the ritual activities of the community, while political functions are entrusted to various societies of elders and youth associations.

The significant art forms of the Ejagham people are associated with the Ntoon’s rituals and initiation groups, known as the Ngbe for males and the Ekpa for females. One of the most well-known art forms is the skin-covered headdresses, which may have one, two, or three faces and, in some cases, even depict entire figures.