Title
Gelede masks are danced by a village association of Yoruba men in an attempt to placate the spiritual power of elderly women
Caption
Gelede masks are danced by a village association of Yoruba men in an attempt to placate the spiritual power of elderly women, The masks depict a wide range of topical imagery. This example shows a European in sun glasses, with a rum barrel on his head, and a pencil behind his ear. Nigeria. Yoruba. 20th c Southwestern Yoruba.
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A28_262
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No
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