Dan-Style Mask with Slit Eyes
Dublin Core
Title
Dan-Style Mask with Slit Eyes
Creator
Senufo Culture
Culture
Senufo Culture
Place Made
Northwestern Africa
Description
The mask has a small, tapered oval face, open oval mouth and slit open eyes. The mask is carved of ivory and displays other traits that are mostly associated with Senufo traditions. This mask has textured hair 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
Carving
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.68
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20200015