Unidentified
Monkey Face Mask (ibombo ya soho)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Hemba
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
Wood
Measurements
8 1/8 x 5 9/16 x 2 3/4 in (20.6375 x 14.12875 x 6.985 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.183
Description
Oval face; broad open crescent mouth with sawtooth upper edge; angular indentations at sides with small piercings above; large drill hole top head flanked by pair two small drill holes on sides; three large drill holes under chin; series small holes at perimeter of lower lip.