Female Mask
Historical location nameBakuba Kingdom
MediumWood
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1973.52
DescriptionWooden face, decorated with geometric shapes painted in black, remains of green the whole stained brown on light wood. Top of head stained black above carved hair line. Raffia head covering attached to mask by wicker and fibers, with a wicker frame. Two holes (.8cm each) on each cheek (eye holes for wearer?) Possibly "ngaady nwaash" a woman's mask.On View
Not on viewCollections
WEST AFRICA
19th/20th century
20th century