African Art at the
Ralph Proctor Gallery"In Cultural Perspective"
Funeral Costume
- country: Nigeria
- people: Ibo
- medium: wood, paint, cloth
- size: 77x68x8 inches
- price: $2,500.
- inventory #: rpg0822
This is a very fine example of an Mwo society funeral costume. The society is responsible for conducting special rituals when a member of the society dies. The ritual includes drumming, singing, chanting and a dance performed by a member wearing this type of costume. The ritual insures the deceased entrance into the Mwo society in the next life. This is a museum-quality item.