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2C Tuesday



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Title

2C Tuesday

Alternative Title

Seven miniature ebony masks representing the seven days of the week

Creator

Senufo Culture

Creator Biography

before 1974

Culture

Senufo Culture

Place Made

West Africa

Description

"2C Tuesday" is a mask in the form of a human face with a long, pointed chin and and a single horn. It has characteristics that resemble the Kpelie masks from the Dan Cultures and the Baule masks in the Drury collection.

Researched by Stacy Lipskoch, MSU Student, 2011, Under the direction of Dr. Billie Follensbee

Century

20th Century

Item Dimensions

4 cm h. x 5 cm w. x 27 cm d.

Medium

Sculpture

Materials

Carved Ebony

Techniques

Carved design

Provenance

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stoneman

Acession Number

1985.79

Accession Year

1985

Photo Number

20200023