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Title |
Face mask |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Wood with patina |
Dimensions |
H-12.5 W-8.25 L-5.25 inches |
Accession Number |
2017.6 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Wooden face mask with exaggerated concavity. Small regularly spaced holes cover eye and cheek area. Overhanging forehead, deep mouth, triangular nose and pointed chin. Small rim around entire mask with holes. Carved symbolic pattern on the forehead. |
Search Terms |
20th Century African Bena Lulua Peoples Carving Democratic Republic of Congo Mask Patina Pattern Wooden |