Mask

NameMask

CultureTeke

Place madeDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

Place madeGabon, Africa

MediumWood, pigment, metal

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/16 x 15 1/16 x 3 15/16 in. (38.5 x 38.3 x 10 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle

Object numberA.2011.20.12

DescriptionRound, flat bas relief mask, horizontally divided in half, with stylized, abstracted features in white on red ground below the division, and semi-circles at bottom sides. Above the "brow line" are bilaterally symmetrical diamonds, squares, circles, half circles and lines with white pigment in the incised areas and red pigment on the upper areas (as is also done below). The back is blackened, has a deeply carved rectangle, and is open at the bottom. Holes are pierced near the top and bottom. A thin metal wire was added to the top holes for hanging.