Saturday Spotlight: Nigerian Masks and Masquerade
Zena McGreevy, Senior Assistant Curator, talks about the stages involved in selecting and researching the objects for the Nigerian Mask and Masquerade display. There is never enough room to include everything. What influences the choices of what to include? What doesn’t make it and why? This illustrated talk gives an insight into what goes on behind the scenes during the development of a new display, as well as shedding light on some of the complex uses and meanings of these stunning Nigerian masks.
Date: 21 February 2015, 14:30 (Saturday, 5th week, Hilary 2015)
Venue: Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road OX1 3PP
Speaker: Zena McGreevy
Part of: Pitt Rivers Museum
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Members of the University only