Small wooden humanoid mask with a plant fibre beard. Mask has a rounded brow with incised eyes underneath. Orange-red pigment, shaped like an oval, decorates the forehead; rest of mask is covered in brown pigment. "V"-shaped pieces of metal are embedded in each cheek; wide nose in between. Open mouth has protruding lips; four silver-coloured teeth embedded along bottom edge of top lip. Cotton headband is attached to top edge of mask; decorated with cowrie shells and a tooth. Mask has a flat back; small loop attached to top.

• Narrative

  The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.

• History Of Use

  Ma go type mask, carried for personal protection.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture Dan
• Material wood, pigment, metal, plant fibre, cotton fibre, cowrie shell, tooth
• Measurements height 17.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 4.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Donald White
• Received from Donald White

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• Made in Liberia

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• Collection Date between 1965 and 1968
• Ownership Date before August 27, 2021
• Acquisition Date on August 27, 2021

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3522/0034