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Artist |
Cote d'Ivoire, Dan Peoples |
Title |
Face mask with raffia |
Year Range from |
1850 |
Year Range to |
1950 |
Medium |
wood with patina, raffia, metal |
Dimensions |
H-8.75 W-5 inches |
Accession Number |
2021.6 |
Department |
Sculpture |
Description |
This mask exhibits an oval face with a nail attached at the very top. Arched eye brows are delicately carved above large circle cut out eyes. The nose is shorter with a thin bridge and a wide tip. The nose is shorter with a thin bridge and a wide tip. The mouth has 6 silver colored metal teeth embedded in the inferior surface of the upper lip. Beneath the pointed chin is a woven raffia beard. The surface of the mask is a black color. The holes in the edges of the mask served to hold a cloth head covering attached by a word. At the bottom rear of the mask is a carved round hole that directly connects with the opening between the lips. This space served in ceremonial performances for vocal sounds created by the dancer. |
Credit line |
Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato |
Search Terms |
19th century 20th century 1800s 1850 1900s 1950 Africa African Cote d'lvoire Masks Metal Patina Dans People Raffia |