Mask
MOA: University of British Columbia
3123/35
Bronze mask. Face is broad, with a wide mouth open to show a row of even upper teeth, chin covered by a full beard, rounded cheeks, and a wide nose with thin bridge. Small well defined ears protrude from the edges of the mask. Eyes are rimmed holes set far apart, below an inclined brow. A crown sits on the forehead, with three protruding cones to the front, and three wire triangles at top. Brow, nose and beard are embellished with a zigzag design. Interior of mask is concave. Object is covered with green corrosion.
- Type of Item mask
- Culture Senufo
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 26.8 cm, width 16.6 cm, depth 10.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
- Received from Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire, Mali
- Ownership Date before July 22, 2015
- Acquisition Date on July 22, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3123/0035