Miniature mask in bronze. Face is oblong in shape, wide at temples, narrowing toward chin. Face has heavily lidded eyes, almost closed but for a slight opening in the right eye cut through the metal to the back of the piece. Brows are arched. Nose is long, relatively flat, with protruding nostrils. Lips are rectangular in shape and also protrude, as does a braided moustache with rolled tips. A small mark sits on the cheek below the left eye. A headband sits across the forehead, behind which are several rows of braided hair, rolled at the front. Interior of mask is concave.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture West African
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 7.5 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 2.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
• Received from Cornelia Hahn Oberlander

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• Made in West Africa

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• Ownership Date before July 22, 2015
• Acquisition Date on July 22, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3123/0053