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Item
Accession Number
2023.6.
Subject
Mask|Ceremonial|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
wood, pigment
Format
H x W x D: 14 1/2 in x 8 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in (36.83 cm x 22.225 cm x 19.05 cm)
Description
A darkly patinated, wooden Biombo helmet mask with two horns curving forward. The mask is decorated with geometric shapes that resemble scarification patterns. Surrounding the horns are incised lines representing a hairstyle, forming a hatched pattern. The narrow eyes and rounded lines arching over the sockets, along with the shape of the mouth and scarification are common motifs of the Biombo style.
Type
Face Mask
Conforms To
Biombo