Head Mask
Item
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Accession Number
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2020.8
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Title
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Head Mask
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Ethnic Group
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Ngbaka
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Subject
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Mask|Initiation|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 century
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Medium
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Wood|Palm Oil
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Format
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H x W x D: 8.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 in. (21.59 x 13.97 x 13.97 cm)
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Description
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Face mask of oval form with an incised coiffure and an incised design on the forehead. The mask which is used in circumcision rites has small protruding horizontal ears and narrow slanted eyes; the nose is long and is of simple form, and the mask shows a small open mouth. It is stained dark brown and has a glossy patina, and shows signs of great wear.
