Kpelle

NameMask

CultureSenufo

Place madeIvory Coast, Africa

Place madeGhana, Africa

Place madeBurkina Faso, Africa

Place madeMali, Africa

Place madeCôte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast), West Africa, Africa

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 13 9/16 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (34.5 x 19 x 10.5 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle

Object numberA.2011.20.15

DescriptionLong, oval dark hardwood face mask with several crosshatched paddle-like extensions from side of head, as well as conical points from chin area. Strongly protruding mouth and forehead, slit eyes. Crosshatched eyebrows, scarification marks on cheeks and forehead. Drilled holes around back edges of mask.