Mask carved of wood. Anthropomorphic mask with a human face and pair of large horns extending up from head. The face features a down turned nose, down-slanting eyes, and a large open mouth with three large fangs. The face is a lighter brown, with the horns and chin a dark brown, and the outlines of the facial features in black.

• History Of Use

  Said by collector to be a "time of the brave" mask--a symbol of masculinity. Used in festivals for the Mmwo Society. Originally this type was used as a presentation to successful hunters.

• Narrative

  Assumed to have been collected by Lieber while he was living in Nigeria (1965-1970), lecturing at the University of Ibadan under the auspices of CIDA.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture Igbo
• Material wood, paint
• Measurements height 66.0 cm, width 33.5 cm, depth 17.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
• Received from Iris Lieber

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• Made in Nigeria

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• Collection Date between 1965 and 1970
• Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
• Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3326/0006