Head Mask
Item
Accession Number
2020.20
Title
Head Mask
Ethnic Group
Kete
Subject
Mask|Ceremony|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Palm Oil|Dark-brown Pigment
Format
H x W x D: 14 x 8 x 6 in. (35.56 x 20.32 x 15.24 cm.)
Description
Large face mask with stylized carved hair and ornaments, large protruding eyes, flat nose, horizontal eight-shaped mouth raised scarification and perforations below the eyes. The mask which shows great age and wear has an encrusted surface.
