Face Mask
Item
Accession Number
2021.8
Title
Face Mask
Ethnic Group
Ngbandi
Subject
Mask|Ceremony|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Hard Wood|Kaoiln|Red Pigment|Palm Oil
Format
H x W x D: 12 x 4.5 x 3 in. (30.48 x 11.43 x 7.62 cm)
Description
Narrow face mask with a long-notched nose, oval eyes, and an open mouth with simulated teeth. Mask has incised scarification, areas of red and brown pigment, and an encrusted patina. The reverse side of the mask shows a dark, and shiny patina.
