Face Mask
Item
Accession Number
2020.21
Title
Face Mask
Ethnic Group
Senufo
Subject
Mask|Ceremony|Central Africa
Country
Ivory Coast
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Palm Oil|Ivory|Kaolin
Format
H x W x D: 11.5 x 5 x 4 in. (29.21 x 12.7 x 10.16 cm)
Description
Face mask in the form of a stylized animal with large ear-like protrusions on the head, elephant trunk, and elephant tusks. This mask which is greatly influenced by the Baule has delicate facial features including semi-closed eyes, a long narrow nose, a small, closed mouth, small ears, scarification around the eyes, and a simulated beard. The surface is patinated and encrusted and there are traces of Kaolin on the eyelids.
