Egúngún Masquerade Dance Costume (1900s). Gift of Katherine C. White Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1976.188
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From the museum record
Swirling into motion, egúngún masquerade costumes appear during annual festivities to bless the community. Manifesting ancestral spirits, they serve as a bridge between the living and the otherworld. The fabric panels create a dwelling place for ancestral spirits. Arranged and selected according to Yorùbá design sense (ojú-ọnà), this mask incorporates hundreds of African, Asian, and European fabrics. These include imported damasks, velvets, faux furs, and embroideries, as well as local indigo-dyed cottons.
Lupin’s visual index
A richly decorated, multi-layered robe displays intricate patchwork and vibrant colors, showcasing traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
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