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Bearded mask
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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
Materials Wood, Plant fiber, Skin, Cotton, Human hair, Pigment, Iron, Plant fiber, Textile
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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