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Ritual Mask, mid 20th-late 20th Century
Yaka people; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood, f…
Mask
Ritual Mask, mid 20th-late 20th Century
Yaka people; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood, f…
Ritual Mask, mid 20th-late 20th Century Yaka people; Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood, fabric, raffia and paint; 26 x 17 x 16 in. 90.20.2 Bowers Museum General Acquisition Fund Purchase

Mask

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-masks
Culture Yaka
Datemid 20th-late 20th Century
Made AtDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumWood, fabric, raffia and paint
DimensionsOverall: 26 x 17 x 16 in. (66 x 43.2 x 40.6 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum General Acquisition Fund Purchase
Object number90.20.2
DescriptionNigera hunting face mask (human face) Raffia grass, wood carved, painted maroon, white, blue, green; top ornament 5 post (4 outside 1 in middle) tied with string and cloth (2) circular disc. This mask was used.


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