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
