Magbo helmet mask for Oro association
Magbo helmet mask for Oro association
3D
Published 2018-12-18T16:35:25+00:00
The Oro association is responsible for enforcing fines and penalties and carrying out punishments. The Oro uses masks of this type during annual festivals. Maskers are also involved in burial procedures for everyone, no matter the status of the deceased. The many figures on top of the mask, including a prisoner, a preacher, a musician and a soldier indicate that Oro activities involve the whole community
This carving includes several elements that were brought back to the area by former slaves from Brazil. These include the double scroll form just above the main face, the floral cluster in back, and what appears to be a garland of leaves placed around the main head. These Brazilian elements became common in architecture and other art forms after being introduced in the second half of the 19th century.
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This object is scanned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art
| Date published | 18/12/2018 |
| Title | Magbo helmet mask for Oro association |
| Date | late 19th to early 20th century |
| Dimension | 73cm x 35cm x 47cm |
| Accession | 1989.754 |
| Medium | Wood, pigment, iron |
| Credit | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg |
| Record | http://collection.imamuseum.org/artwork/80775/ |
| Place | Indianapolis Museum of Art |
