IJO RAY HEADDRESS 2, Nigeria

 

Photographs © Tim Hamill

  IJO
Ray Headdress 2
24"l x 12.5"w x 6.25"h
$400
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 its appearance, this wonderful headdress shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.

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