5-12911 and B-41 (previous number (Bascom’s number))
Accession number:
Acc.3023
Description:
a) Urhobo Mask , Green Sawfish. Labeled Oyi “A Powerful Fish”, b) Imitation palm fronds(paper) 1944. Acquired from Joseph’s family. Note on scrap of paper in bottom of tray, "Imitation palm fronds (paper) used 9-30-67 by Nigerian Independence Celebration with African Students for dance. use of 5-12911 (B-41)[Urhobo fish] Palm frond extended along side of saw fish
Donor:
Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Verbatim coll. place:
Nigeria; collected near Warri; Urhobo (alias Sobo)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Masks (costume)
Accession date:
December 14, 1973
Context of use:
Used, 9-30-67 in Nigerian Independance Celebration, by West African students for dance.