Facial Mask Epa Society
Yoruba · Nigeria
Reference: MFANT-206
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- Material
- Wood
Mask of the deceased used in funerals and funerals of the notables of the secret society Epa. The calao that is on his head is a…
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Mask of the deceased used in funerals and funerals of the notables of the secret society Epa. The calao that is on his head is a symbol of wisdom and peace for the YorubaThe three facial scarifications on the cheeks are characteristic of ethnicity. The mask has lost all its pigmentation over time. Very old brown patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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