Ekpo Eyo
Ekpo Okpo Eyo (8 July 1931 – 28 May 2011) was a Nigerian scholar mostly known for his work on archeology of Nigeria. He worked at the interface of archeology, anthropology, and art history, and he was actively involved in the federal and national agencies of antiquities and museums in Nigeria.[1]
Life
Originating from Cross River State and after relocation to Lagos, Ekpo Eyo encountered Surveyor of Antiquities in Nigeria, Kenneth Murray, who encouraged him to pursue studies abroad: Ekpo Eyo studied archeology and archeology at Cambridge University (BA) and archeology at Universit of London (MA). After return to Nigeria, he obtained a Phd at University of Ibadan. From 1968 to 1979 Ekpo Eyo was director of the Federal Department of Antiquities, and subsequently, until 1986, director general of the newly created National Commission for Museums and Monuments. He then moved to the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was professor of African arts and archeology.[1]
References
- ^ a b Folorunso, Caleb Adebayo (2011). "Obituary Ekpo Okpo Eyo (1931 – 2011)". Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa. 46: 363. doi:10.1080/0067270X.2011.609765.