Ceremonial Mask (Bamana people)

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Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Ceremonial Mask (Bamana people)
Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Photography by Gregory R. Staley

Ceremonial Mask (Bamana people)

MediumWood and copper sheeting
Dimensions20 × 6 × 4 in. (50.8 × 15.2 × 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsMask / Headdress
Credit LineGift of Dr. Raymond G. Dobard, Washington, DC, 2000
Object number AAA286
DescriptionWooden ceremonial mask with two horns on forehead, protruding eye lids, elongated nose, and protruding lips three metal (copper) strips are on cheeks and bridge of nose with red pigment tassels attached to the ends; two holes are on side of mask
Status
Not on view