Ibo Maiden Mask Horiuchi hand forged metal bracket

hand forged metal bracket

PhD (1937-2015) was a professor of history and anthropology at various colleges and universities from Massachusetts to California for 30 years

After stints in the US Army and studying art in California

1/75 monotype print 1973

Mixed media on paper

Ibo Maiden Mask Horiuchi hand forged metal bracketIbo Maiden Mask Ex Native Design Gallery, Seattle 1988 Maiden masks, representations of adolescent females, impersonate Igbo ideals of youthful feminine beauty. In their original context, they were danced by male performers during festivals honoring important patron deities, as well as for entertainment. During performances, they were complemented by vibrantly colored suits and accompanied by a multi instrumental orchestra. Such dynamic display