Photography Professor
University at Albany, State University of New York
Phyllis Galembo, Egungun, Bohican, Benin, 2006, Ilfochrome, 30 x 30 inches
Phyllis Galembo, Atam Masquerader, Alok Village, Nigeria, 2004, Ilfochrome, 30 x 30 inches
Phyllis Galembo, Ngar Ball Traditional Masquerade Dance, Cross River, Nigeria, 2004, Ilfochrome, 30 x 30 inches
Phyllis Galembo, Panther Masquerade, Samaga Village, Burkina Faso, 2006, Ilfochrome, 30 x 30 inches
All images via Tang Museum
These large scale photographs were exhibited at the Tang Museum in 2007.
I could not decide which images to show you so I selected only 4. She has many many more here and here.
Too blown away for words.
Enjoy.
Agreed. No words...
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Quite wonderful! Brings to mind the Omo people ... have you seen the video? It is here:
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Imagine running around in these ensembles. It would definitely put you in a special head space. I love them ALL!
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