@ripleysbelieveitornot: This mysterious artifact is more than skin deep. Used in spiritual ceremonies by the Ekoi people of Nigeria and Cameroon, these ritual masks were believed to protect against evil and were often wrapped in animal or even human skin. Their origins are linked to the mysterious Leopard Cult, a secret society known for fierce and fearsome rituals. See this amazing artifact up close at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls! #ripleysbelieveitornot #ripleys #believeitornot #history #humanskinmask #niagarafalls #bion