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Gelede mask, mid 20th century, 10 1/4 x 12 x 8 3/4 in. (26.04 x 30.48 x 22.23 cm), Wood, pigment, Benin, 20th century, The short beard, pointed nose, and wrapped turban decorated with amulets represent a Muslim cleric. For more than three centuries, Yoruba people have been in contact with Islam and many now practice the faith, occasionally incorporating it into local religious traditions. This mask, for instance, appeared in a performance called Gelede, which celebrates the power of women. The finely carved details and evidence of repainting suggest this was a highly respectedand well-usedmask.

Gelede mask, mid 20th century, 10 1/4 x 12 x 8 3/4 in. (26.04 x 30.48 x 22.23 cm), Wood, pigment, Benin, 20th century, The short beard, pointed nose, and wrapped turban decorated with amulets represent a Muslim cleric. For more than three centuries, Yoruba people have been in contact with Islam and many now practice the faith, occasionally incorporating it into local religious traditions. This mask, for instance, appeared in a performance called Gelede, which celebrates the power of women. The finely carved details and evidence of repainting suggest this was a highly respectedand well-usedmask.
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Caption: Gelede mask, mid 20th century, 10 1/4 x 12 x 8 3/4 in. (26.04 x 30.48 x 22.23 cm), Wood, pigment, Benin, 20th century, The short beard, pointed nose, and wrapped turban decorated with amulets represent a Muslim cleric. For more than three centuries, Yoruba people have been in contact with Islam and many now practice the faith, occasionally incorporating it into local religious traditions. This mask, for instance, appeared in a performance called Gelede, which celebrates the power of women. The finely carved details and evidence of repainting suggest this was a highly respectedand well-usedmask.
Personalities: BÉNIN (16th century)
Credit: Album / quintlox
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Image size: 3935 × 4840 px | 54.5 MB
Print size: 33.3 × 41.0 cm | 1549.2 × 1905.5 in (300 dpi)
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