Ceremonial Mask (Marka peoples)
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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 maskStatus
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Bamana peoples
Dan peoples
Bamana peoples