Oganochi Mgbedike Masquerader

A photograph depicting a close up portrait of an Oganochi mgbedike masquerader standing and facing the camera. The masquerader wears a full length cloth costume featuring light and dark striped ruffles on the body, upper arms, and legs, with porcupine quills hanging from the edges. The headgear consists of a dark wooden helmet mask with white paint accentuating the mouth, teeth, and eyes, resembling a lion elephant mask. The mask is topped with four carved horns curling inwards and a carved animal finial. Two feathers are held in the front band at the base of the horns. Spectators, a thatched hut, and trees are visible in the background.