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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 3, 2022

Costumes, ornaments, regalia and dance display of the Nembe Sekiapu Masquerade Society



Author(s): Yekorogha Letei Youpele

Abstract:

The Nembe sekiapu masquerade society is the prime masquerade society in the Nembe kingdom. It is the repository of all masquerade dance history and tradition. The continuity of masquerade dance tradition from generation to generation is ensured and enshrine in the practices of the society. An exposition of the sekiapu masquerade society shows a culture that is rich in its regalia and dress mode, The Society possess exquisite costumes, ornaments and a dance style that is both stylistic and unique to the Niger Delta. There is a plethora of masquerade or masquerade types each representing a purpose or cultural ideal. These masquerades have different faces (mask), representing either an aquatic creature or depicting a deity. Sadly, the documentation and archiving of this rich masquerade society and culture is hardly taken seriously. This is therefore an expose for veneration of the sekiapu masquerade society.


Keywords: Costume, Ornaments, Nembe, Sekiapu, Masquerade, Society, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Pages: 136-139

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