Senufo Mask

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Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Senufo Mask
Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Photography by Gregory R. Staley

Senufo Mask

MediumBrass
Dimensions10 × 6 × 2 in. (25.4 × 15.2 × 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsMask / Headdress
Object number AAA290
DescriptionFeatures two horns with a female figure in the middle holding the horns, a knob protrudes from the main figure's forehead, braided eyebrows, thin slit almond shaped eyes, thin noses with a bulbous nostrils, braided cheekbones, protruding mouth with teeth showing; trapezoids protrude from each side of the face; curled leg like formations protrude on both side of the bottom. Post-it note tapped to front that said "Benin, Nigeria" (Later removed)
Status
Not on view