Bowler and Panama hats with a feather in the band, canes and long nightshirts are traditionally worn by non-performing members of Ekine, the Kalabari men's masquerade society. Using imported goods in this way to mark social identities important in their own culture is a constant feature of Kalabari history. Women also sing and dance in support of their group's masquerades, displaying the wealth of having many people in their particular House.

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