Mask: Okpesu Umuruma
Date1960
Maker
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
Nigerian, 1910 - 1987
Label TextOkepesu Omuruwa - "Frighten Children" mask
This mask immediately signals greediness and self-interest and is worn by a player who appears in skits as an evil character who brings tension to the surface for resolution.
Object number2005.48
Photo CreditPhoto by Beth Mann
Credit LineGift of Simon Ottenberg, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum
Dimensions11 1/2 x 6 x 5in. (29.2 x 15.2 x 12.7cm)
MediumWood with raffia backing
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
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Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.42
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.43