Face Mask
Item
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Accession Number
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2020.1
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Title
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Face Mask
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Ethnic Group
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Mbole
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Subject
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Mask|Ceremony|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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20th centry
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Medium
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Hard Wood|Kaolin|Palm Oil
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Format
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H x W x D: 10.5 x 8 x 1.5 in. (26.67 x 20.32 x 3.81 cm)
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Description
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Face mask of oval form with multi-perforations on two sides and a raised H-shaped panel in the center. This rare mask is worn by an executioner or "Kumi" during circumcision rituals and funerals of the Lilwa society. The side areas are painted with a mixture of kaolin and palm oil and the middle or center section is stained a dark brown and is highly patinated.
