Wooden Mask with Hinged Jaw
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.59.
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Title
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Wooden Mask with Hinged Jaw
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Ethnic Group
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Dan
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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, iron, other natural materials
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Format
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H x W x D: 11 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in x 5 in (29.845 cm x 13.97 cm x 12.7 cm)
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Description
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Carved wooden mask, with hinging jaw and round iron forms to represent eyes. The forehead and the upper jaw protrude, to create exaggerated features. The Dan mask may be associated with forest spirits, manifesting their powers. This mask can be grouped into the 11 major types of figures used to represent varying social topics such as education, politics and entertainment.
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Type
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Mask
