Philomena, The Spirit of Nellie No 1
Object
Mask
Production date
30/09/2012
Object number
2013.93
Physical Description
Mask of black woman
Associated Person
Hall, Tunde (Mr) (Artist)
Material
Papier mache
Dimension
Height (front): 67cm
width (Maximum): 47cm
width (Maximum): 47cm
Exhibition Label
Philomena
The Spirit of Nellie No 1
This mask was made by local artist Tunde Hall to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence in 2012 and in memory of his mother. It is influenced by Tunde’s
relationship with Jamaica and West Africa. The gold and black painted mask representing the subconscious and derived from the Yoruba culture.
People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s-2000s
The Spirit of Nellie No 1
This mask was made by local artist Tunde Hall to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence in 2012 and in memory of his mother. It is influenced by Tunde’s
relationship with Jamaica and West Africa. The gold and black painted mask representing the subconscious and derived from the Yoruba culture.
People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s-2000s
On display?
No
Inscription
The Spirit of Nellie No 1
Philomena
Philomena