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DiaporamaOgolo
1990
76.0 x 23.0 cm
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
odinigwe benedict chukwukadibia enwonwu mbe (1917 – 1994)
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Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (Lagos, Nigeria)
Discover Nigeria’s artistic heritage at Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art! Explore over 1000 artworks, including sculptures & paintings by renowned artists like Ben Enwonwu & El Anatsui. First university museum with inspiring exhibitions.
The Ogolo (male spirit) is a ceremonial masquerade in the mmonwu pantheon of the Onitsha-Igbo hometown of Ben Enwonwu, traditionally performed by masked dancers to the accompaniment of drumming. It is characterized by its yellow and red costume decorated with uli lines, and other ornaments including coral beads and brass flanges. He once said:
About this artwork
- Title: Ogolo
- Artist: odinigwe benedict chukwukadibia enwonwu mbe
- Year: 1990
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 23.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
- Color palette: Dark
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
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