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White-Faced Head Mask
20th century20th century
451 x 248 mm (17.8 x 9.8 in.)
Anonymous,
Object Type:
sculpture
Medium and Support:
Carved wood
Credit Line:
Gift of R. Kendall Nottingham, 1980
Accession Number:
1980.22.6
Commentary
Probably never worn, the mask is from Eastern Nigeria; the tusk is from Western Nigeria, possibly Yoruba.
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This object has the following keywords:
- masks (costume) - Coverings for all or part of the face, usually with openings for the eyes and sometimes the mouth; worn to hide or alter the identity of the wearer or for protection.
- West Africa - no TGN; based on LC 85001688 ("Africa, West")
Dimensions
- object Dimensions: 451 x 248 mm (17.8 x 9.8 in.)
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Credit Caption
Anonymous, . White-Faced Head Mask, 20th century. Carved wood. object : 451 x 248 mm (17.8 x 9.8 in.). DAC accession number 1980.22.6. Gift of R. Kendall Nottingham, 1980.