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Object Number
975-12-50/11805
Display Title
Bearded mask
Descriptions
Object Description
Wood face mask with tubular eyes, a long arched nose, flanges at the cheeks and an open mouth with white metal teeth. A strip of indigo dyed textile is attached to the top of the mask. The mouth is covered with strips of skin and iron nails. A 'beard' of plant fiber braids is attached to the bottom of the mask. The front of the mask is covered with a crumbly reddish brown encrustation and trimmed with white pigment.
See the Conservation Record for additional information on technology and manufacture.
Bearded mask (braided fiber) with tubular eyes, extended cheek flanges; wood. Metal teeth. Kaolin traces on protruding surfaces. Underside of chin covered witht anned animal skin, in brittle condition. (fastened with wooden pegs). Headband of (indigo?) dyed coarse cloth. 17 1/4"
Inventory Description
Mask, carved protruding features, braided fringe, metal teeth, skin at mouth
Classification
- Mask
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Ngere
- Dan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ivory Coast
Dimensions
Overall: 43.1 x 21 x 20 cm (16 15/16 x 8 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
975-12-50/11805
Provenance
Collector
Donald Deskey
(1975)
Donor
Donald Deskey
(1975)
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