DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Akese Power Mask
NameMask ensemble
Maker
Jennifer Akese-Burney
CultureGhanian-American
Date2020
Place madeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
MediumAfrican print cotton fabric
DimensionsA: Head wrap: 34 5/8 × 14 9/16 in. (88 × 37 cm)
B: Collar not including the straps: 5 1/2 × 20 1/16 in. (14 × 51 cm)
C: Mask not including straps: 5 1/2 × 11 13/16 in. (14 × 30 cm)
B: Collar not including the straps: 5 1/2 × 20 1/16 in. (14 × 51 cm)
C: Mask not including straps: 5 1/2 × 11 13/16 in. (14 × 30 cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberA.2022.21.1a-c
DescriptionMask, collar, and head wrap ensemble with geometric pattern. Fabric color combinations of green, royal blue, mustard, red and burgundy, black
