OgoloOdinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe · 1990

  • Creation date1990
  • Dimensions76.0 x 23.0 cm
  • MuseumYemisi Shyllon Museum of Art

Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe (1917 – 1994)

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Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (Lagos, Nigeria)

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The Ogolo (male spirit) is a ceremonial masquerade in the mmonwu pantheon of the Onitsha-Igbo hometown of Ben Enwonwu, traditionally performed by masked dancers to the accompaniment of drumming. It is characterized by its yellow and red costume decorated with uli lines, and other ornaments including coral beads and brass flanges. He once said:

About this artwork

  • Title: Ogolo
  • Artist: Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe
  • Year: 1990
  • Original dimensions: 76.0 x 23.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones

Questions & Answers

Is "Ogolo" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Ogolo" is still protected by copyright.

What explains the copyright situation of "Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe?

"Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe died in 1994.

Who is the artist behind "Ogolo"?

"Ogolo" was created by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe. The information on this page describes Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe's original work.

Is "Ogolo" more bright or more dark overall?

The recorded values for "Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe are: shadow brightness, dark luminance.

What is the creation date of "Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe?

"Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe was created in 1990.

How intense are the colors in "Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe?

The colors in "Ogolo" by Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe have a vivid intensity.

How old was Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe when creating "Ogolo" in 1990?

Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe was 73 years old when creating "Ogolo" in 1990. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1917.

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