Ogoni People Zoomorphic Ceremonial Dance Mask

Title

Ogoni People Zoomorphic Ceremonial Dance Mask

Subject

Ogoni People

Description

This large oval mask has large eye openings for the dancer. There is a pair of large dark brown and elegantly curled ram horns on top. The mask is made of carved wood with a natural light brown patina, white Kaolin and dark brown vegetable pigment.

Source

Nigeria (Steinman)

Files

Ogoni People Zoomorphic Dance Mask.PNG

Citation

“Ogoni People Zoomorphic Ceremonial Dance Mask,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed May 15, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/108.