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Anthropomorphic gelede mask. Nigeria, Yoruba people. Made by Amidou Dossou (1965-) in 1988-1989 for the exhibition "Les Magiciens de la Terre" in Paris (1989). Gelede is a mask society (mascarade) dedicated to the spiritual powers of older women designated by the expression "our mothers". This mask was used during the main nocturnal mascarade. Wood, paint, 39.7 x 26.8 x 36 cm. Inv. 73.1998.27.3. Photo: Michel Urtado / Thierry Ollivier.
Location
Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac/Paris/France
Unique Identifier
ART518540
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4865px × 6520px
Photo Credit
© musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY
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1980s
Mask
Polychrome
Woodcarving
Yoruba Culture, Nigeria