Yoruba Epa mask, rider with phallus, African Start Price USD 850.00 Current Price USD 850.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 16, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Yoruba Epa mask, rider with phallus, African' Description Type of Object: Mask Ethnic Group: Yoruba Country of Origin: Materials: wood, stain Approximate Age: Mid 20th century Dimensions: Height is 33 inches Overall Condition: Stable crack at right arm, old chips Damage, Repair: None Additional Information:Epa masks are the largest masks danced among the Yoruba/Ekiti people of northern Nigeria. In fact they are examples of some of the largest masks used in Africa being carved from a single piece of wood that can weigh up to sixty pounds or more. They are worn as a helmet mask covering the dancer’s head completely. Among the Ekiti Yoruba, the Epa festival celebrates life and abundance and the unity of the village and honor the familes and lineages who own and sponsor the mask and bask in a kind of reflected glory. They celebrate the life of honored elders and reinforce the corporate structure of the community. Epa masks appear during a heavily symbolic and choreographed performance during which three different large Epa masks appear in sequence. These large masks have extraordinary presence conveying some of their power to visually project abstract principles and sculptural authority. This example of an Epa mask would add its visual authority to any collection.**029012** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!