Dan Style Mask with Scarification
Dublin Core
Title
Dan Style Mask with Scarification
Creator
Senufo Culture
Culture
Senufo
Place Made
Northwestern Africa
Description
The mask has a small, tapered oval face, open oval mouth and circular open eyes. The mask is carved of ivory and displays other traits that are mostly associated with Senufo traditions. This mask has a raised grid-like texture on the cheeks and brow which portrays a beautiful female spirit.
Date Created
bef. 1974
Century
20th
Item Dimensions
15.2 cm h. x 10.2 cm w. x 3.8 cm d.
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Ivory
Techniques
Carved
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.69
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20200014