low res (3).jpg You said: one sentence image description Copilot said: Copilot A black-and-white printed photograph shows a costumed ceremonial figure wearing a horned mask, layered patterned garments, and long fabric-covered arms, with a caption below reading “Ezenwanyi (Maiden mask), She is the Queen of Ekwuru.” low res (2).jpg You said: one sentence image description Copilot said: Copilot A black-and-white printed photograph shows a masquerade figure completely covered in long raffia fibers holding a staff, with a caption identifying the figure as “Akpuọokiekapụala (Ọkakpọ),” responsible for the inspection of roads. low res (1).JPG You said: one sentence image description Copilot said: Copilot A black-and-white printed photograph shows two elaborately costumed masquerade figures standing outdoors, with one figure bowing toward the other while both wear heavily patterned garments and layered ceremonial adornments, accompanied by a caption identifying them as Ezemuọ and Adamma masquerades.

Finding the Mad Women of Igbo Masquerade

London-based Igbo-American artist, writer, and dramaturg Chibueze Crouch-Anyarogbu searches for vestiges of women in Igbo masquerade.

April 20, 2026 | Read Article