Idoma Ungulali crest
€500.00
Worn on top of the head, this crest mask is associated with agricultural festivals, Christmas plays, and funerals.
Its local name, ungulali, means “flute”, a reference to the flute music that announces the entrance of the dancer wearing the crest.
Shipping fees
02499
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1960
- Size
- 33 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
Worn on top of the head, this crest mask is associated with agricultural festivals, Christmas plays, and funerals.
Its local name, ungulali, means “flute”, a reference to the flute music that announces the entrance of the dancer wearing the crest.