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Igbo Masquerades as Colonial Satire: The Ghost Policemen and Oyibo Masks

Masquerades hold a central place in Igbo cultural and spiritual traditions, often serving as a means of social critique and historical documentation. One unique form of Igbo masquerade that emerged during the colonial period was the satirical portrayal of British colonial authorities, seen in the “Ghost Policemen” and “Oyibo” (White Man) masks. These performances,…