African Art at the
Ralph Proctor GalleryFuneral Costume
- country: Nigeria
- people: Ibo
- medium: cloth, basketry, mirrors
- size: 85 inches high
- price: $2,500.
- item #: RPG0485
This costume was used by members of the Mwo society. Its purpose was to insure the entrance of a deceased male ancestor into the Mwo society in the spirit world. This is a fine, well executed example. It is unusual to find the costume still attached.