Object Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
African Art Collection |
Object Name |
Mask |
Other Name |
African Ceremonial Mask |
Catalog Number |
1991.1.6 |
Accession Number |
1991.1 |
Description |
Dark brown, wooden mask. Has ornate hat with arched brim and squared tips. Hat has rough, diamond shaped carvings at forehead. Facial features are carved deeply into face of mask. Has small slits under eyes. Mouth has frowning expression. Top lip is oversized. Reverse has etching marks from carving. A nail protrudes from top center and wood is chipped away. |
Subjects |
Africa--Social life and customs. Africa. Art Ceremonial objects Costumes Masks |