Persona. Masks of Africa
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The masks chosen by the Ogoni were worn by young men who put on dynamic and lively performances. They were used to celebrate the festival of harvested yams, a propitiatory ceremony calling for fertility of the soil.
Place of collecting:
Nigeria
Culture:
Ogoni
Acquisition related person:
Emile Deletaille as donor
Date of acquisition:
1971-12-22
Dimensions:
21 cm x 14 cm x 12,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1971.69.1