From the Heart of Masculinity: Ogbodo-Uke Women's Masking

An examination of the history of Ogbodo-Uke mask performance helps trace the development of the performance as a symbol of women's independence from it being a male controlled ritual. Women used to play peripheral parts in the performance. The perception of women's power helped women to ac...

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Published in:Research in African literatures 1994-09, Vol.25 (3), p.7-17
Main Author: Okafor, Chinyere Grace
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African literature
Clans
Communities
Essays
Festivals
Gender roles
Masking
Men
Nigeria
Oracles
Oral tradition
Rituals
Social aspects
Theater
Theatrical masks
War
Women
Women artists
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Summary:An examination of the history of Ogbodo-Uke mask performance helps trace the development of the performance as a symbol of women's independence from it being a male controlled ritual. Women used to play peripheral parts in the performance. The perception of women's power helped women to achieve the central and peripheral roles in a production that they gained control over. The establishment of women's masking demonstrates the adaptability of traditional rituals.
ISSN:0034-5210
1527-2044