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Cloak and headdress for Wenilegei dancers, Poro Society (feather, fibre, cloth)

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IMA485276
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Cloak and headdress for Wenilegei dancers, Poro Society (feather, fibre, cloth)
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African, (20th century) / African
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Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, USA
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feather, fibre, cloth
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heights: cloak: 96.5, headdress: 67.3 cms
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Costumes adorned with feathers from the touraco or “blue wing” are documented among the Toma (Loma) on both sides of the Guinea/Liberia border. They are worn by a Wenilegei or “bird man” who appears during initiations, funerals and secular dances of the Poro society. According to Jean-Louis Paudrat, the “…costume refers to the bird of the original myth, a bird that brought power to human society.” The dancer, whose body is covered with white clay, wears anklets and carries a staff. Wenilegei may accompany the Landai and other Poro maskers;

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Photo © Indianapolis Museum of Art / Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg / Bridgeman Images
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dance / dancer / initiation / west african / guinea / costume / dancer / liberian / west africa / african / africa / ritual / secret / society / dance / tribe / tribal / association / male / guinean / liberia
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