Head Mask
Item
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Accession Number
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2020.17
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Title
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Head Mask
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Ethnic Group
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Vili (?)
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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 century
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Medium
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Wood|Palm Oil|Kaolin|Red Pigment
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Format
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H x W x D: 10 x 7.5 x 6 in. (25.4 x 19.05 x 15.24 cm)
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Description
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Face mask of deep form with natural facial features. The mask has a carved cap or hat with incised designs. Facial features include a heart-shaped face with coffee bean eyes, a strong nose, a mouth with carved upper teeth, and a pointed chin. The mask is painted with kaolin and accented with a red-brown natural pigment. The paintwork is discolored, worn, and encrusted.
