Head Mask
Item
Accession Number
2019.19
Title
Head Mask
Ethnic Group
Tabwa
Subject
Mask|Ceremony|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Fabric|Polychrome Beads|Feathers
Format
H x W x D: 19 x 13 x 3.5 in. (48.26 x 33.02 x 8.89 cm)
Description
Rare soft mask in the form of a fowl head including a comb beak, etc. The mask is made of course fabric, is covered with multi-colored small beads, and has a neck/collar made of feathers. There are strips of fabric used for fastening the mask.
