Artists  > Fagbite Asamu of Idahin

Fagbite Asamu of Idahin

Master carver Fagbite is best known for his innovative design of attachments for Gelede headdresses that moved and could be manipulated by dancers.

Dates
late 19th–mid-20th century
Born In
Africa > West Africa > Benin
Active In
Africa > West Africa > Benin
Period Culture Style
Yoruba, Modernisms
Known For
Mask, Woodwork
Works of Art

Artists  > Fagbite Asamu of Idahin

Fagbite Asamu of Idahin

Master carver Fagbite is best known for his innovative design of attachments for Gelede headdresses that moved and could be manipulated by dancers.

Dates
late 19th–mid-20th century
Born In
Africa > West Africa > Benin
Active In
Africa > West Africa > Benin
Period Culture Style
Yoruba, Modernisms
Known For
Mask, Woodwork
Works of Art