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Yoruba Egungun Headdress
$ 1,980
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Description
Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a community's ancestors during funerals and annual gatherings. Dressed to embody those ancestors, egungun masqueraders confront the questionable behaviors of community members and reinforce the moral standards of previous generations. // Depth: 9.25"
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Period: 1900-1919 Condition: Good. Creation Date: c. 1900 Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional Dealer Reference #: CAA0192 Incollect Reference #: 802703 -
Dimensions
W. 7.25 in; H. 9.75 in; W. 18.42 cm; H. 24.77 cm;
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