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Item
Accession Number
2024.14.
Subject
Mask|Ceremonial|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
Patinated wood
Format
H x W x D: 11 in x 7 1/2 in x 4 in (11 cm x 19.05 cm x 10.16 cm)
Description
Round carved face mask with shallow facial features. Pronounced brow bones are detailed with scarification patterns, meeting in the middle of the forehead and continuing upwards to the top of the mask. The eyes are hollow ovular shapes divided by the rounded nose in between them. The mouth has four animal teeth inserted under the top lip. Scarification patterns are present on either side of the eyes and cheeks, marked by three lines stacked horizontally.
Type
Face Mask
Conforms To
Zende