Face Mask

Item

Accession Number

2019.15

Title

Face Mask

Ethnic Group

Ndaka

Subject

Figure|Ceremony|Central Africa

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Date

20th century

Medium

Wood|Kaolin|Red and Black Pigmants

Format

H x W x D: 11.5 x 8 x 1.75 in. (29.21 x 20.32 x 4.445 cm)

Description

Face mask of flat form with a long flat nose, rectangle-shaped eyes, and a large open mouth showing carved teeth. A triangle area on the forehead is painted red and the rest of the mask is painted with kaolin and is decorated with red and black X marks.

Item sets

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