Yoruba Galede Mask

Nigeria
Height 8″ 12″ L

Provenance
Ex Merton Simpson
Ex Eric Robertson

Yoruba Gelede masks are worn by male dancers in festivals honoring the powerful spiritual and physical influence of women, particularly elder women and ancestors, known as “our mothers” or awọn iwa ya. These performances use dance and elaborate masks to entertain the community, provide social commentary, and encourage these powerful figures to use their abilities for the community’s benefit.

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