Mask of carved wood

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Object Number 984-16-50/12053

Display Title Mask of carved wood

Descriptions

Object Description Mask, of carved wood, with human features; carved to represent tattoos. Length 29.5 cm; width 16 cm.

Inventory Description Carved wooden mask, human face, incised hair, raised scarification marks,

Classification

Mask

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Baulé

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ivory Coast

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 16 x 11 cm (11 5/8 x 6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 984-16-50/12053; 18104

Provenance

Donor John F. Joseph

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