Wooden Mask with Angled Lines
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.65.
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Title
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Wooden Mask with Angled Lines
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Ethnic Group
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Azande
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Subject
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Mask|Ceremonial|Central Africa
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Country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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: 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)
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Description
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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.
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Type
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Mask
