Wooden Mask with Angled Lines
Item
Accession Number
2024.65.
Title
Wooden Mask with Angled Lines
Ethnic Group
Azande
Subject
Mask|Ceremonial|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
Patinated wood
Format
H x W x D: 10 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in x 3 7/8 in (27.305 cm x 19.05 cm x 9.843 cm)
Description
The mask is carved of wood with incised lines marking facial scarification patterns typical to the Azande style. The eyes are small, hollow ovular forms, and the mouth is rectangular with small wooden teeth inlaid along the edges. A band of three lines wraps around the forehead, a second band runs vertically towards the back of the head.
Type
Mask
