 IJO Ray Heahddress 2 24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25" SOLD |
 Ray Headdress 1 24"l. x 12.5"w. x 6.25"h. SOLD |
 Ray Headdress 3 24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25"h SOLD |
IJO Ray Heahddress 2 24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25" SOLD |
Ray Headdress 1 24"l. x 12.5"w. x 6.25"h. SOLD |
Ray Headdress 3 24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25"h SOLD |
The horizontal headdresses worn by the Ijo (or Ijaw) people are some
of the rarest in Africa. They are used duriung water-spirit festivals prior
to the rainy season and often depict aspects of marine life: fish, aquatic
fantasy creatures and occasionally boats.
Despite their appearance, these wonderful headdresses shows no evidence
of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
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