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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Female Royal Ancestor Mask (Ngady a Mwash)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Female Royal Ancestor Mask (Ngady a Mwash)

Maker Kuba Artist
Date1920-1940
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood, animal hair, pigment, beads, cowries
Dimensions31 3/8 x 9 x 12 in. (79.8 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2004.37.4
Collections
DescriptionFemale character wooden face mask with beads and cowries attached to woven raffia superstructure, face; turquoise and white and blue beads on headband and mouth.

Represents a woman, the sister-wife of Woot, but is always dance by a man. Refers to beauty (perappraisal).
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