African Art at the
Ralph Proctor Gallery"Nigerian Traditional Artifacts"
Egungun Mask
- country: Nigeria
- people: Yoruba
- medium: wood, paint, textile, bells, cola nut shells
- size: 15" x 12" x 14"
- inventory #: rpg0851
- price: $750. SOLD
Masks such as this belonged to the Egungun society, whose purpose is to honor hunters and ancestors. The mask is worn on top of the head, and the dancer's face is covered with a translucent cloth that permits him to see.