Ovular Two Faced Wooden Mask

Item

Accession Number

2024.60.

Title

Ovular Two Faced Wooden Mask

Ethnic Group

Ligbi

Subject

Mask|Ceremonial|West Africa

Country

Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana

Date

Early 20th Century

Medium

Patinated wood, natural materials

Format

H x W x D: 9 1/4 in x 8 7/8 in x 5 1/2 in (23.495 cm x 22.543 cm x 13.97 cm)

Description

The ovular wooden Ligbi mask has two faces, with thin slits for eyes and thinly painted lines for the mouths. Hanging vertically from the top of the mask, covering either face, are forms that resembles the beak of a hornbill bird. On either side of the mask are sets of double ears created by semi-circle loops.

Type

Mask
Mask

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