SKU: 152508
Yoruba Egungan Headdress Nigeria
Height: 30.5
Width: 14.0
Depth: 14.0
Width: 14.0
Depth: 14.0
$950.00
Description
A Yoruba Egungun headress that was used in the festival.
The Egungun festival is a cultural tradition of the Yoruba people and their descendants. It unites families and communities to celebrate the spirits of departed ancestors, who return to the human community for remembrance and blessings. This masquerade is believed to have connections to the Yoruba god Shango and the royal court of Oyo.
Height (In) 30.5
Width (In) 14.0
Depth (In) 14.0
152508
Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Yoruba
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Material
Material: wood, pigment
Condition
Damage/Repair: Embedded dirt. Surface scratches, cracks and pigment loss. Crack down the side of of the base. See pictures for more detail.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
