Mask (n-kisyan khanda): possibly ndeemba
Mask (n-kisyan khanda): possibly ndeemba

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Mask (n-kisyan khanda): possibly ndeemba,

20th century

Yaka artist
y1983-1

Information

Title
Mask (n-kisyan khanda): possibly ndeemba
Dates

20th century

Maker
Yaka artist
Medium
Wood, raffia, cane, paint, and cotton
Dimensions
h. 56.0 cm., w. 50.0 cm., d. 50.0 cm. (22 1/16 x 19 11/16 x 19 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William Nickey, in memory of her husband
Object Number
y1983-1
Place Made

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bandundu Province

Culture
African, Yaka
Type
masks (costume), ceremonial objects
Materials
raffia, wood, paint, cotton (textile), cane (plant material)
Techniques
carving, weaving, painting (coating)
Subject
rites of passage, initiations, rituals (events), geometric patterns, men

Mrs. William (Frances G.) Nickey, Stockton, NJ; Princeton University Art Museum, 1983

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