Masque Gèlèdè
Among the western Yoruba, nocturnal and diurnal masquerade performances (Efe and Gelede) honor the awesome spiritual powers of elderly women known as ‘our mothers’ (awon iya wa).
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- Pays & Régions : Nigéria
- Type d'objet : Masque Anthropomorphe
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- Aire Culturelle :
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- Provenance : Thomas D. Slater, Indianapolis Gary Hendershott, Little Rock
- Bibliographie, Expositions : Heritage Action Gallerie, June 2007 Lot 48157 - Estimate:$35,000-$45,000
- Caractéristiques : Wood, pigment, metal, cloth, cord Helmet: Heigth: 15 3/4 inches Width: 15 inches Depth: 16 inches Body: Height: 19 inches Width: 17 1/4 inches Depth: 21 1/2 inches
Bénin, Masque Anthropomorphe, Masque Gelede, Masques, Nigéria, Yoruba