Mask
Mask
Mask
Mask

Currently not on view

Mask,

20th century

Fang artist
2009-158

Information

Title
Mask
Dates

20th century

Maker
Fang artist
Medium
Wood, paint, kaolin, feathers, raffia, cane, plant fiber, metal, and mirror
Dimensions
66.7 x 43 x 41 cm (26 1/4 x 16 15/16 x 16 1/8 in.) with mount: 73 x 43 x 41 cm (28 3/4 x 16 15/16 x 16 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Partial gift of Robert and Lillian Montalto Bohlen, and museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund
Object Number
2009-158
Place Made

Africa, Gabon

Culture
African, Fang
Type
masks (costume), ceremonial objects
Materials
kaolin, raffia, plant fiber, feather, wood, paint, nails, mirrors, cane (plant material), metal
Techniques
carving, painting (coating)
Subject
Janus-faced, masquerades, faces

Private collection, US; [unknown dealer, Belgium, by early 1960's]; Robert and Lillian Montalto Bohlen, Andover, MA; Princeton University Art Museum, 2009

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