Ijaw
Provenance:
Entwisle
Height 36 cm, wood, raffia, metal inlay in the eyes, metal ring around the neck, black shiny patina, remains of blood offerings, and probably it had originally some monkey skin above his heads, as wooden tenons in the back let me think.
Probable age: XIXh
Ijaw (also known by the subgroups "Ijo" or "Izon")
Kalabari Ijaw, , Niger river Delta, Nigeria, 19th century. Known as a 'nduen fobara', the forehead of the dead, as a focus for sacrifice. The headdress shows his role in the Ekine society, crucial for status among the Kalabari.
This piece that comes from the prestigeous Entwistle collection. Very strong graphical elements, and good signs of aging. Also quite seldom piece.
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Often used during masquerade ceremonies to celebrate the water spirit, this
headdress is very finelly carved. The Ijaw also have elaborate traditional
religious practices of their own. Veneration of ancestors plays a central role
in Ijaw traditional religion, while water spirits, known as Owuamapu
figure prominently in the Ijaw pantheon. In addition, the Ijaw practice a form
of divination called Igbadai, in which recently deceased individuals are
interrogated on the causes of their death.
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The Ijaw and the Ogoni peoples of the delta have long been in political turmoil over development of oil rights.
Related books, learn more about the Ijaw:
Nigel Barley
Robin HORTON
The Ozidi Saga (1966)
John Pepper Clark has written The Ozidi Saga, a retelling of the Ijaw myth
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Provenance: Entwisle
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