Head Mask
Item
Accession Number
2019.2
Title
Head Mask
Ethnic Group
Lengola
Subject
Mask|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Palm Oil|Red Pigment|Kaolin
Format
H x W x D: 10 x 7.5 x 4.5 in. (25.4 x 19.05 x 11.43 cm)
Description
An unusual, stylized face mask with ears mounted on the forehead, a wide flat nose, angular slit-eyes, an open mouth showing carved teeth, and incised scarification on the brow and nose. The mask is patinated and coated with brown paint and shows an area of kaolin and palm oil around the eyes, as well as splotches all over.
