Head Mask
Item
Accession Number
2019.3
Title
Head Mask
Ethnic Group
Pere
Subject
Mask|Initiation|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Palm Oil|Red and White Pigments
Format
H x W x D: 9.5 x 10 x 7 in. (24.13 x 25.4 x 17.78 cm)
Description
A round, deep mask with simple round eyes, a triangle-shaped mouth, and a large bulbous nose that extends over the mouth. The upper part of the mask has a light brown surface and the lower part has a darker brown-black surface with a pattern of red and white color dots.
