Iwoye Gelede painted red, white and blue. Flat tray on hed carries two figures, male figure behind and female kneeling in front holding her breasts. The male figure behind appears to be carrying a calabash. Carved by son of Segbe Osubi appromixately 10-15 years ago (1955). (Konese Segbe) This must be a religious motif. Woman kneels and holds breasts, signifying supplication. Man behind carries purse ? calabash with offering. [index card notes p28]. The date on the slide is OCT 71.
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28-13
I 2 YRB 71
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Museum of Natural History, NY (Showcase inside msueum shop) Isagba Gelede mask with white (Kaolin) face and animal (ram) on top. Tow projections on sides of headress have rectangular wooden frames with mirrors, but these are in form of Muslim writing tablets on which arabic are learned. Chin strap has spiral motif. Main face has pele marks on cheeks. Beard. Ohori style- closest to Isagba masks - see [index card cut off] [index card notes p26]. The date on the slide is JUN 72.
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27-28
I 2 YRB 72
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Ketu Eiye Akoko, Ejo olufa, Ekun (lion leopard). Obe oni aboguda (knife for cleaning cassava), labia at the back is a cloth used by Hausa, worn on head. [picture] =la lune so everyone can see well, lati sire. Akogi which dances at night, but can come out in afternoon, Igi Efe or also called Igi Gelede, carved byAlaiye Adeuisa Etuobe in 1970. [Has pele marks on cheeks. Owned byTasisi. Akoko is W. Af Grey Woodpecker, Abraham, p.44 ill.72B, pg.759. Pele (3) marks on cheeks. [index card notes p30]. The date on the slide is JUN 71.
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30-17
I 2 YRB 71
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Ife Gelede with stylized hairstyle with 2 plaits projecting left and right. Coiled pieces rise vertically on both sides encircling what appears to be eontainers (calabashes?) possibly for medicine. (A cross between Ketu/Idahin style - Ketu (Etuobe ears) and Idahin (Fagbete nose, eyes, chin). 6 abaja marks on cheeks called meffa omo oba and 3 pele on forehead. Hairstyle is type of korolea since hair is divided down center of head. [index card notes p37]. The date on the slide is MAY 71.
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32-13
I 2 YRB 71
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Idahin Gelede (abogi) showing 2 olufa (snakes) eating gala () carved by Fagbete Asamu. Shown soon after painting done and then in performance. [notes on carver from p35] Oje Adimu - taught Fagbete Asamu Fagbite Asamu taught Falola Edun Fagbite's Carvings: 1)Oro efe which dances at night. "Akogi". Oga holding a stick, eiye ode () ekun (lion) pouncing on a pig. Carved during reign of Alaketa Odumofekun (c ) Cocks hang down on sides. 2) "Abogi", 2 Olufas (snakes) eating gala (). "Pekpe Ayinka" hairstyle. This dances in evening. [index card notes p38]. The date on the slide is AUG 73.
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32-25
EEPA A1992-028-00478
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Idahin Gelede (akogi) for hunters. Carved by Falola Edun. [index card notes p38] [information on carvers, p35] FAgbite Asamu taught Falila Edun Falola Edun taught Seinbilisi Falola (son) Falola's Carvings 1) Gelede for the hunters with "Apete" (bag for bullets and gunpowder) guns, and "oku obe" (beld for knives) Akogi which dances in afternoon. 2) Irisn eri didi (gele). Akogi mask. This represents Gambarbis (Northerners). Falola saw them and carved their hairstyle. Afternoon dancer. The date on the slide is AUG 73.
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32-20
EEPA A1992-028-00483
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University of Ibadan, Museum Ketu [Pair of G. painted black. Females with bowls carried on head. In Ketu style possibly by Atoba. See 30-33,34. The pots carries on top seem to be special, possibly sacrificial. h=35cm, dia=17.5cm. [bowls of some kind - see 301 p235 which talks of calabashes with protuberances. 5/31/73- Probably carved in Meko according to provenance of mask carved in same style photoed at Ajilete and said to be from Meko. See 62-1,2. (copied in B&W 30-47) Murray's notes and photos- masks in same style were photoed in Iwopin village, called Okoro, Imole for Okosi at shrine of Ekini, Ijebi area. [index card notes p31]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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30-35
I 2 YRB 71
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Lagos Museum Ilara. "Baba Nigbo", orisha from Ilara. Carved by Oguntade [Possibly son of Osuntade Iji). G. with arched snakes over head of central figure who is priest of an orisha. 4 female figures surround him. He make be priest of Sango as he holds a sere in one hand and has necklace. Large calabash bowl in front may be for edu or okuta shango. Arched snake may be sacred ere (boa) assoc. with osumare who is servant of Shango. [index card notes p39]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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33-6
I 2 YRB 71
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See Carroll, pl. 99 for pair with guns attached. Lagos Museum Meko Collected 1965, two guns on either side of a lamp on top of mask. [The guns seem to have been inserted in top of the hunters' bags on the sides but they are missing. This is almost certainly a mask for hunters. The lamp was carried on the head during night hunting expeditions. (carved by Masudi Lasisi, Meko) see 35-36,37,38;35-30,31. Belt contains cartridges for gun and wallet (apo ode) are onsides. [index cards p41. Notes on carvers from index cards p40] Murray notes: Carvers working in 1960: Masudi Lasisi- large # of good Gelede in brohters' house stool with figure used by Oroge or Iya Oloba Igbo= priestess of Oba Igbo or Agbele (seems same as Orisoula). Also saw double-end iron bell used in Oba Igbo festival. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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I 2 YRB 71
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University of Ibadan Meko H:30cm, Dia: 22cm. G. painted white and blue. 4 figures on top. Figure at back seems to be holding two large sacks (for cocoa?) Two figures on either side are policemen with guns and figure in front seens to be writing something. Head has sissors carved behind each ear. This must represent a well-known event in the area- possibly smuggling incident. Meko style range. Pele (3) on cheeks and forehead. [index card notes p43]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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35-46
I 2 YRB 71
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Lagos Museum Meko Gelede mask from Meko. This info. from Busari who said purchased from Ogunlana, Baba orisha of Idiyan near Igangan, Ibadan division, but carved by Tela of Meko. They are 4 orisha aje and each represents a witches' meeting. The central figure is olori aje and on either side kneels abgopa (oni/soro). The house is called ijoriwo awon aje. Since I have not seen a cult object like these before, I suspect that they are connected with Gelede for the following reason: 1)Under the base of each is a hole with dia. of 2" passing up inside the olori aje indicating they could be superstructures to be fitting onto superstructure of Gelede mask; The purpose of the ridge around edge is to prevent the houses from falling off when carried around: Gelede masks were carved in pairs: G. is basically concerned with witchcraft: Masks with separate superstructure were not uncommon, e.g. the Ketu society of Lagos has some. [Note from Lagos Museum Catalogue 16/10/61-62] [index card notes p44]. The date on the slide is APR 73.
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I 2 YRB 73
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British Museum Abeokuta (1954) Snake and lizards and 3 human figures, H=20" in style of Abeokuta [Mother figure carries double-gong rattle or bell as Ija (Eleyo) statues do in Igan-Okoto, Imasai and Joga-Orile. Snake motif also similarity. Carved in almost exact style of piece in UCLA collection (see Thompson, Cahp15, pl8) attributed to Sokan Akinyoke family of Itoko Q., Abeokute collected prior to 1911. The face is stylistically identical to another piece collected at his workshop in 1950 [see Nigerian Museum 50.1.26]. Adult femald figure seems to have orisa oko mark on forehead. [diagram on index card note] series of flutes out of left side it is said when worn flags are stuffed into the flutes. Wears agogo hairstyle. Reclining figure in front is unusual informality of style. [index card notes p8]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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9-5 16
I 2 YRB 71
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Adugbologe? or his son Oniyide? University of Ibdan Museum Abeokuta H:40cm, DIA: 23, Depth=18cm. [Mask with brown face and black peaked hairstyle similar to agogo style. Teeth are shown and filed to points. Ear form is same as 9-8,9. Probably not Gelede. This mask represents a worshipper of orisha oko, opa orisha oko. The cult marks are carved on the forehead [image] [See Thompson Black Gods and Kings, Chap.15,pl1 and 19/plate 20. Style is Abeokute [Egba?] in manner of Adugbologe. [index card notes p9]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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9-13
I 2 YRB 71
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British Museum Lagos (1954) See ears of (54) Af 23.23 [R/C 12] Distinctive ear style. 4 abaja on cheeks. has 2 tortoises being eaten by snakes on sides. Motif on tortoise is [diagram]. Has a beard and akogi. LM (Murray notes) - same style as masks photographed in Lagos in 1940. Said to be for Ejiwa masqueraders for Elegbara performed between March and May by the Idrjo or white-capped chiefs of Lagos. Repainted by Odun of Isale Eko, Lagos and owned by Oisu of Iru. Motifs- female figures on top. 4 females surrounding house, bird with human face, long beak, human hands, one hand holding axe the other holding a staff with bird on top. [index card notes p46]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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39-11
I 2 YRB 71
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Lagos Museum Mahin a) 57.25.1c b) 57.25.3 c) 48.33.53 c)From Awori society in Lagos. Called Gelede. a) Eki - used to represent water spirit in annual festival called Ere Ondo. dia- 10" b) Ololo- used for the burial ceremony of important people in Makin, Okitipupa division, Ondo Provenence. Formerly owned by Osogbon, title holder of Mahin. dia-9 3/4" [These are by same hand as G. shown in Thompson, Black Gods, Ch13, pl10 attributed to I. Olalaiye or A. Onaneye. KCM 401, however is by another hand. Masks show 2 different hat styles, one that is a tight fitting cap (see KCM 401) and the other with fold at top and tassel hanging down at back.] [index card pages p51]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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42-6
I 2 YRB 71
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Dadaolomo Dadaolomo Lagos Museum Otta Female Gelede mask. Painted black. Collected 1949. Represents women with elaborate hairstyle and hairpin (?) with chevron on side. Shows close correspondence with work attributed to either Idoura Olalaiye or Aiye Onaneye of Otta. Assumed it was collected at this time - (1949) and probably came from Otta. Collected by W.B. FAgg and Directir of Antiquities. Probably by Olalaiye or Onaneye of Otta. See Thompson, Chap 14, pl.10. I question this - 2/19/72. [index card notes p49].
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41-24
I 2 YRB 73
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Lagos Museum Agbo-Sasa G. with 2 female figures on each side of head in strap decoration. [Looped straps have cowrie motif on them - cowrie meant money with Ori. See Thompson's "Black Gods and Kings" Chap. 14 plate 13. He states that this piece (which is similar) is of the Ago Shasha, Anago regional style. The name is attributed to Alridogun of Ago Shasha, c. 1947/1956. No tribal marks except squares on forehead and behind eyes. [index card notes p56]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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46-20
I 2 YRB 71
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Lagos Mussum Ipokia, Ilari div. Carved by the father of the carver Lamide. [collected in 1936] [Yellow-orange face with black hair with center plait high and parallel plaits from front to back. The hairstyle known as agogo. Has 3 abja on cheeks and 3 pele on forehead. Murray notes- photo #A.IV.93 taken in Ilaro in 1936 is the same motif and style as #211 was said to have been carved by Lanidi of Ipokia. He attempted a copy of 211 but not of equal quailty. [index card notes p18]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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19-2
I 2 YRB 71
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Y, Egbado. Gelede mask honoring drummers. Nat. Museum, Lagos. Lagos Museum Ilaro "Onilu", (owner of drums) from Ilaro. Purchased 1964. [CArved by same hand as 11-7,8] G. painted with blue face, white eyes. 4 drummers carved on platform above head. One holds large gengan, 2 others the small one and the fourth figure behind plays apinti (?). Platform is in shape of hub of wheel. marks on main face are pele, 3 pele on forehead. [index card notes p14]. The date on the slide is JUL 71.
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11-6
I 2 YRB 71
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Yoruba, Egbado area, Ilaro- Gelede masquerader in performance.1977 Egbado area, Ilaro- Gelede masker accomp. by family member carrying bowl of twin memorial figures. Gelede (abogi) from various compoounds at Modeolu Qt. Ilaro. Carved in various styles including Ago Saga, Duga (Meko), Ketu, Ohori, Pobe. Very old mask in center of ibeji tray, called "Oluaiye" carved by TAiwo Onipason (perhaps Onipasonobe?) who died c.1920. [blue book p129]. The date on the slide is NOV 77.
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77.16.23
EEPA A1992-028-01096
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