IDNO

N.170417.GIJ

Description

Ogbukere Play with the masquerade character Asele (Beloved daughter mask) dancing. The mask consists of a wooden horizontal base that is abstract and displays various geometric shapes and protrusions. The mask hood has white ribbon crosses over the eyes. The masquerader has a frond of cotton ribbons around his neck over his gown, and wide leggings with embroidered chevrons. Spectators and dancers are in the background, female to the masquerader's right and male to his left. [PB 28/11/23]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; Abua

Cultural Affliation

Igbo [historically Ibo]; South Ikwerri

Named Person

Photographer

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

Collector / Expedition

Date

circa 1930 - 1939

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Film Negative Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

T.170298.GIJ - ??? were located as loose photos and envelopes in an folder box now numbered C760/.

N.170407.GIJ - N.170437.GIJ were located in a cream coloured envelope, now numbered C760/5.