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Dan-Style Mask with Slit Eyes



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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