Ceremonial Mask (Marka peoples)

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Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Ceremonial Mask (Marka peoples)
Photography by Gregory R. Staley
Photography by Gregory R. Staley

Ceremonial Mask (Marka peoples)

MediumWood painted with black substance, and metal
Dimensions17 × 6 × 3 in. (43.2 × 15.2 × 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsMask / Headdress
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Demby, New York, NY, 1996
Object number AAA322
DescriptionWooden mask with two horns (geometric design) in middle of forehead; 3 metal pieces are on forehead, elongated nose, sides of cheeks, and mouth; Mask has protruding forehead, square shaped holes for eyes and elongated nose; 3 holes on each side of mask; red leather straps; woven through holes on side of mask
Status
Not on view