Head Mask

Item

Accession Number: 2019.19
Title: Head Mask
Ethnic Group: Tabwa
Subject: Mask|Ceremony|Central Africa
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date: 20th century
Medium: Fabric|Polychrome Beads|Feathers
Format: H x W x D: 19 x 13 x 3.5 in. (48.26 x 33.02 x 8.89 cm)
Description: Rare soft mask in the form of a fowl head including a comb beak, etc. The mask is made of course fabric, is covered with multi-colored small beads, and has a neck/collar made of feathers. There are strips of fabric used for fastening the mask.