Darkwood Mask
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.54.
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Title
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Darkwood Mask
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Ethnic Group
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Gere
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Subject
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Mask|Ceremonial|West Africa
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Country
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Côte d'Ivoire
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Patinated wood
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Format
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H x W x D: 11 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in (29.845 cm x 16.51 cm x 16.51 cm)
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Description
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The Gere mask is carved of wood with a thick, dark patina. The forehead bulges forward, with a thin central division. The eyes are formed by narrow horizontal openings under the forehead. The nose and mouth extend forward with sharp angles to compliment the four horns that round inward to the center of the mask. on either side of the face, under the nose, are small holes alongside horizontally incised lines.
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Type
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Face Mask
