The trains of thoughts that comes when you see an Egungun is to either run as fast as your leg can carry you, scream and pass out or just hold your ground and become crippled temporarily with fear while the…
The Egungun as Yoruba cultural renaissance
Egungun, a deity with a colourful dress, is one of the greatest divinities in Yoruba land. Among traditions, there are lots of stories about Egungun cult and how it sprouted among the Yoruba. It refers to all types of Yoruba…
“One: Egúngún” at Brooklyn Museum explores story of 20th century Yorùbá masquerade dance costume
The Brooklyn Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled “One: Egungun,” at its Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia Gallery of Contemporary Art. The exhibition is on view through August 18, 2019. “Egungun” refers to the Yoruba masquerades connected with ancestor reverence,…