YORUBA STYLE GELEDE HEADDRESS 52

Despite its appearance this Gelede mask was probably made to be sold.

This mask is in good condition. It can rest as shown or be hung on a wall.

Gelede, a male association, uses the aesthetic power of sculpture, costume, song and dance to placate and please women, who have special spiritual power. Often with elaborate superstructures, the headdresses appear as identical pairs in the dances.