The NCMM Collection
Maiden Masquerade Costume
A wooden face mask, painted white and black colour, having an elaborate hairdo with pronounced facial features as well as two tribal marks on each cheek.
Local:
Agbogho mmuo
Igbo
Description
A masquerade regalia (Arikwu) with a face. It has a wooden head mask with fan like attachment . The face has black designs on a white background with red embellishments. the gown is red with black, yellow and green knitted designs.
Locality: Igbo
Chronology: 19th Century
Provenance: South-East
Material: Wood and textile
Measurement: H 70cm, B 57cm, W 28.05kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos