Ceremonial Female Mask (Dan)

Ceremonial Female Mask (Dan)

Artist Dan peoples

MediumMetal, beads, cowrie, shells, wood, and natural fibers

Dimensions13 × 10 × 4 in. (33 × 25.4 × 10.2 cm)

ClassificationsMask / Headdress

Credit LineGift of Jackson

Terms

Liberia

Object number AAA256

DescriptionFemale mask with the protruding forehead and lips with an elongated nose; the border of the mask is lined by cowrie shells and the face of the mask is bordered by spiral designed metal. The chin is also lined by blued beads with beads hanging from the chin attached to natural fiber. Geometric pattern on bridge of nose

Status

Not on view