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Cleveland Museum of Art148747portrait1900sCC0cma african-global-heritage symbols-patterns objects-with-gravity african global heritage symbols patterns objects with gravity robe patchwork moroccan textile embroidery velvet silk colorful fragmented traditional islamic vintage handmade ornate red gold purple brown 19th century egúngún masquerade dance costume1900s Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker cotton, velvet, flannel, leather, dye, probably wood, cowrie shells, metal Mask African DecorativeAfrican & Global Heritage Symbols & Ornament Objects with Gravity
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Egúngún Masquerade Dance Costume (1900s). Gift of Katherine C. White Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1976.188
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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.
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A richly decorated, multi-layered robe displays intricate patchwork and vibrant colors, showcasing traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
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