Mask
29-59-110
From: Angola
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | 29-59-110 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Masongo | Kimbundu |
Provenience | Angola |
Section | African |
Materials | Fiber | Leather | Wood |
Description | Large dancing mask. Framework of palm stems over which skin with the hair outside has been stretched; this has been completely covered with a sticky resinous substance. Slits for eyes and mouth. The cap of hide over palm sticks is of the same skin and shows traces of red coloring. |
Height | 44 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927 |
Other Number | Mercer 22508 - Old Museum Number | 306 - Field No SF |
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