Ogbom dance crest

Southern Igbo or Ibibio artist

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 343

Inspiration for this original hybrid creation derives from the convergence of two distinct masquerade traditions through trade on the Cross River. The first of these, with its protruding brow and planar face, is the Ogbom dance crest dedicated to Àlà (the Igbo earth goddess). The second, performed by members of the powerful Ekpe society, is characterized by a taut, skin-covered surface into which pin-like teeth are added.

Ogbom dance crest, Southern Igbo or Ibibio artist, Wood, animal hide, metal (iron alloy, lead alloy, unknown alloy), pigment, Ibibio peoples

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Ogbom dance crest, Southern Igbo or Ibibio artist, Wood, animal hide, metal (iron alloy, lead alloy, unknown alloy), pigment, Ibibio peoples
Ogbom dance crest, Southern Igbo or Ibibio artist, Wood, animal hide, metal (iron alloy, lead alloy, unknown alloy), pigment, Ibibio peoples
Ogbom dance crest, Southern Igbo or Ibibio artist, Wood, animal hide, metal (iron alloy, lead alloy, unknown alloy), pigment, Ibibio peoples
Ogbom dance crest, Southern Igbo or Ibibio artist, Wood, animal hide, metal (iron alloy, lead alloy, unknown alloy), pigment, Ibibio peoples

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