A dark wooden mask featuring deep round eyes, a prominent nose, and an open mouth showing teeth. Cowrie shells are attached to the upper edge, and a thick fringe of dark feathers and fibers surrounds the lower face.

Mask (gle)

Maker Dan Artist

Dateundated

Place of originLiberia, Africa

Place of originCote d'Ivoire, Africa

MediumWood, feathers, cowrie shells, fiber and teeth

Dimensions10 9/16 x 6 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (26.8 x 17.5 x 4.8 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1993.12.14

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionA dark wooden mask featuring deep round eyes, a prominent nose, and an open mouth showing teeth. Cowrie shells are attached to the upper edge, and a thick fringe of dark feathers and fibers surrounds the lower face.

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