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Title |
Okoroshi Female Mask |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1930 |
Medium |
Wood with use patina |
Dimensions |
H-17.5 W-6 D-4 inches |
Accession Number |
2022.2 |
Department |
African |
Description |
The naturalistic mask of striking beauty, the coif as two raised and pointed upswept braids, with hair to the sides and well rendered with incising, the forehead bulbous with a long ridge and beautifully carved face with gentle nose and open mouth presenting teeth. The ears well balanced. Overall excellent patina. A fantastic example of the rare naturalistic type of this mask. Date of manufacture: Late 19th or early 20th Century |
Credit line |
Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato |
Search Terms |
1900s 20th Century Abstract Africa: Sub-Saharan Diversity African Ceremonial Object Earth Tones Face Nigeria Mali Mask Organic Material Patina Pigment Ritual Zoomorphic |