Yoruba Egungun Mask with Leopard Figure, Nigeria #1061 raw emerald ISBN-13: 978-0945802150

ISBN-13: 978-0945802150

The Aklamas are statuettes representing the protective spirits of the Des Ewe ethnic group

the Chameleon

which can range from poor harvests to physical illness

but danced only by Women during Initiation Masquerades

Yoruba Egungun Mask with Leopard Figure, Nigeria #1061 raw emerald ISBN-13: 978-0945802150Yoruba Egungun Mask with Leopard Figure, Nigeria #1061 An interesting, colorful Yoruba Egungun mask featuring a large cat figure on top. Measurements: 11" x 6. 5" x 9. 5" Circa 1960 70's Condition: Good. Damage to end of cat's tail; scrapes, scuffs and imperfections typical of a dance mask that was in active use.