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2A Sunday



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Title

2A Sunday

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

"2A Sunday" is in the shape of a stylized animal head, with jaws in the shape of an open-mouthed crocodile. These characteristics resemble the Large Banda Frontal Mask from the Nalu Culture.

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

Century

20th Century

Item Dimensions

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

Medium

Sculpture

Materials

Carved Ebony

Techniques

Carved Design

Provenance

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stoneman

Acession Number

1985.75

Accession Year

1985

Photo Number

20200018