Ceremonial Mask (Bamana people)

Ceremonial Mask (Bamana people)

Artist Bamana peoples

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