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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
Photo: Beth Mann
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1953
Object number: 2005.46
Photo by Beth Mann
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1953
Object number: 2005.47
Photo by Beth Mann
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.49
Photo by Beth Mann
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.50
Mask: Nnade Okumkpa (Junior Leader's Mask)
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.43
Photo: Paul Macapia
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1953
Object number: 2005.32
Photo: Paul Macapia
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1953
Object number: 2005.33
Photo by Beth Mann
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1959-1960
Object number: 2005.34
Mask: Igri
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1953
Object number: 2005.35
Mask: Igri, Edda Style
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.36
Mask: M ba Mkpere Style
Chukwu Okoro, Mgbom village, Afikpo
1960
Object number: 2005.37