Baboon Head Face mask, 20th c, Dan, Af, Cote d'Ivoire

Title

Baboon Head Face mask, 20th c, Dan, Af, Cote d'Ivoire

Identifier

1984.96

Subject

African, Oceanic & New World Cultures

Description

Wooden baboon head with metal eyelets for eyes, metal teeth, red cloth along face, animal fur chin.

Creator

Dan

Format

Mask
wood, cotton, animal fur, metal, libation
Overall: 4 15/16" x 10 1/16" (12.5 x 25.5 cm)

Date

c. mid twentieth century

Donor

Gift of Ralph ('65) and Barbara Drake ('68) Bresler

Files

1984.96.jpg

Collection

Citation

Dan, “Baboon Head Face mask, 20th c, Dan, Af, Cote d'Ivoire,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 25, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/1075.