Some Aspects of Oyo Yoruba Masquerades

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Title:	Some Aspects of Oyo Yoruba Masquerades
Authors:	Olajubu, Oludare Ojo, J.R.O.
Year:	1977
Periodical:	Africa: Journal of the International African Institute
Volume:	47
Issue:	3
Pages:	253-275
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Nigeria
Subjects:	masquerades Yoruba Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Architecture and the Arts
External links:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/1158862 https://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pao:&rft_dat=xri:pao:article:4011-1977-047-00-000020
Abstract:	The word egungun, masquerades, is strictly speaking, applicable only to those found among the Oyo Yoruba hence Egungun Oyo. This type has diffused to other sub-groups where it occurs with local types such as Gelede in Egbado, Agemo in Ijebu, and Epa in northern Ekiti Of the two sub-types, on eis connected with ancestor worship and the other with entertainment. The former consists of the 'serious masquerades' used as 'funeral masks and impersonation of the ancestors. This paper is concerned with these. Sections: Introductory - Origin of Egungun - Egungun poetry - Classification of Oyo masquerades - Cult organisation - Igbale - Festivals - Agan - Agan and its connection with Oloponda, Ref., notes, figures, photos, French summary.