Author:

Aniakor, Chike Cyril  Search this

Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this

Type:

Articles

Place:

Nigeria, Eastern

Date:

1983

Notes:

Essay on two Igbo masquerades, the Agabaidu and the Ijele, and on their social and symbolic roles in society. The Agabaidu represents bravery, courage, fierceness; the Ijele celebrates nobility, high rank, and achievement.

Topic:

Igbo masquerades  Search this

Masquerades--Symbolic aspects  Search this

Masquerades--Social aspects  Search this

Masks, Igbo  Search this

Agabaidu (Masquerade)  Search this

Ijele (Masquerade)  Search this

Call number:

GN419.5 .M413

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_694465