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2D Wednesday



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Title

2D Wednesday

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

"2D Wednesday" is a double0horned mask with a tear-drop shaped human face. It characteristics resemble the Kpellie masks from the Drury collection and the other masks of the Poro brotherhood.

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

Century

20th Century

Item Dimensions

4 cm h. x 7 cm w. x 26 cm d.

Medium

Sculpture

Materials

Carved Ebony

Techniques

Carved Design

Provenance

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stoneman

Acession Number

1985.74

Accession Year

1985

Photo Number

20200022