OGONI Nigeria

Ceremonial  Mask The Ogoni live to the east of the Niger delta, in a fertile area rich in petroleum resources. Despite the efforts of Christian missionaries, they have retained a vital, regionally varied masquerading activity that is in part deeply rooted in their own tradition and in part adopted from neighboring ethnic groups such as the Ibibio or Ijo.

Ogoni masks share stylistic elements masks of Ibibio - such as hinged jaws. Horns usually signify strength and masculine power, while delicate coiffures usually are thought to signify femininity. 

#G10O12M446    price: $250 + $35(S+H)     size: 11" x  8" x 3" Learn More