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Efe

Scope note

Use for masquerades held by the secret society named Gelede of the Yoruba people of West Africa, incorporating performances of songs honoring the older women of the community, and satiric commentary on community figures, events, and moral behavior; they are held all night on the opening night of the society's annual festival.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260770

Broader Terms used

masquerades

Created

13yrs ago

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