Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds Eating Bananas, Nigeria #1108 end of day glass 1" x 2 1/8"

1" x 2 1/8"

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A Survey of Zairian Art: The Bronson Collection

The swirl or comma pattern was hand inlaid into the red base bead resembled an "Eye"

Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds Eating Bananas, Nigeria #1108 end of day glass 1" x 2 1/8"Yoruba Gelede Mask with Birds Eating Bananas, Nigeria #1108 A fantastic Gelede style Yoruba mask featuring brightly pigmented birds eating bananas. The mask face is white with bright red lips and dark scarification. Gelede is a ceremonial dance to celebrate mothers and female ancestors during festivals. Meant to educate and inspire, masks are created to show the power these women hold. Worn and created by men, the masks come in all shapes and sizes.