They pray to the sea-god; high priest is ready. The Okavbo of Urhonigbe is togged up in his regalia ready to leave his home for the ceremony. He holds the sword which is to play a prominent part in his strange dance before the idols of his sea-god. The idols that grace the shrine of the sea-god Olokun-Sonigbe would make art collectors gasp. Olokun-Sonigbe, that's the name of the sea-god of the Urhonigbe people of the Western Region of Nigeria.
Image Number: APN759820

APN759820

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 315 Description: They pray to the sea-god; high priest is ready. The Okavbo of Urhonigbe is togged up in his regalia ready to leave his home for the ceremony. He holds the sword which is to play a prominent part in his strange dance before the idols of his sea-god. The idols that grace the shrine of the sea-god Olokun-Sonigbe would make art collectors gasp. Olokun-Sonigbe, that's the name of the sea-god of the Urhonigbe people of the Western Region of Nigeria. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 02-1960 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: