A festival called "The Fame of Maidens" occurs annually, and this mask represents adolescent females
or Agbogho Mmuo.
Danced by men, the mask serves to embody the ideals of feminine beauty. Maidens are the pride of
their fathers, and she will walk and dance with grace & dignity
to reflect her fine upbringing.
The face is white, an illusion to
spiritual beauty & moral purity, and symbolizes the spirits of
maidens past returning to earth to ensure their family's safe
arrival in the spirit world.
Height: 29" x Width: 12 1/2" x Depth: 16 1/2" Priced as is, as there are many fragile pieces that make up this piece.
