IDNO

T.170059.GIJ

Description

A close up portrait in side profile of Onye Ocha or Oybio (white man) masquerade character. The mask consists of a white face with black arched brows, slits for eyes, long nose and mouth with a black moustache. On the top is a white sun helmet with a black brim. The costume consists of a white drill jacket and trousers; the character is posed with one hand on his hip and the other is holding a walking stick. On his feet are white shoes/slippers and his hands are covered in white mittens/gloves. In the background are spectators and trees.[Description from record P.71603.GIJ, PB 14/09/2023]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; South Eastern Nigeria; Onitsha province; ?Nri Awka

Cultural Affliation

Igbo [historically Ibo]; Nri Awka

Named Person

Photographer

Jones, Gwilliam Iwan (known as G.I.)

Collector / Expedition

Date

circa 1930 - 1939

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Colour Transparency

Primary Documentation

Other Information

T.169937.GIJ - T.170148.GIJ were located together in a Agfa transparency box, now numbered C756/.