IDNO

P.171248.GIJ

Description

A close up of a character in the ajofia newi ('evil forest') masquerade. The mask is painted black, with bulbous forehead and cheeks. The eyeslits are tear-shaped with rims highlighted with light pigment. [PB 05/07/24]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; South Eastern Nigeria; Anambra state; Nnewi; Otolo

Cultural Affliation

Igbo [historically Ibo]

Named Person

Photographer

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

Collector / Expedition

Date

1932 - 1938

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Print Black & White Mounted

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.171077.GIJ - P.171341.GIJ were located together in a brown box, now numbered C767/.

P.767172.GIJ - P.767174.GIJ are mounted together on card.