Accession Number
1985/1.139

Title
Mask (in the form of a baboon face)

Artist(s)
Dan

Object Creation Date
circa 1950

Medium & Support
wood, monkey hair, iron and cloth

Dimensions
13 3/4 in x 5 15/16 in x 5 15/16 in (35 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Allen Roberts in memory of Sidney H. Roberts

Label copy
This mask represents a nature spirit who wishes to participate in the human world. By doing so, the spirit gives social prestige to the owner of the mask. Spirits have different responsibilities; this one, named Gägon, maintained social control and community order.

Primary Object Classification
Wood and Woodcarving

Primary Object Type
mask

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
baboons
masks