Unidentified
Face Mask (deangle)
circa 19th century
Category
Culture
Dan
Place Made
Sierra Leone or Côte d'Ivoire
Materials
Wood
Measurements
9 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 in (22.86 x 14.605 x 10.795 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds from an anonymous donor
Accession #
96.345
Description
The facial features of this Dan mask include half-spherical eyes with slits, an upturned conical nose, and large protruding open lips. Circular piercings line the back of the mask as points of attachment for a mask suit. A thin ridge runs vertically down the center of the forehead.