Unidentified
Face Mask (sagbwe)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Dan
Place Made
Liberia or Côte d'Ivoire
Materials
Wood, iron
Measurements
overall: 9 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 in (22.86 x 13.97 x 6.985 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford
Accession #
91.417
Description
Face with large circular eye openings, raised pursed almond shaped mouth with small opening hole at parting of lips, one metal inserted tooth on proper left, dual perforations between nose and mouth; perforations under chin and around circumference of mask; iron projection in middle of forehead. Mask has overall shiny deep brown patina.