Mask

95-22-3

From: Mali

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 95-22-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dogon
Provenience Mali
Section African
Materials Wood | Pigment
Technique Carved | Painted
Iconography Human Figure
Description

Slightly concave flat mask with rounded top and flat bottom and two square eye holes. There is a carved three dimensional figure (human) crouching on top of the mask. This figure has a deeply carved U-shape as its only facial feature and ears. Drilled holes all around the back edge for additional attachments. Covered all over with white paint. Rope attached to existing holes to back for hanging .

Height 61.6 cm
Width 17.8 cm
Thickness 15.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Klaus, 1995

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