Accession Number2021/2.25
TitlePoro Mask
Artist(s)DanObject Creation Date20th centuryMedium & Supportwood, rafia, canvas, cowrie shells, and metalDimensions 19 x 6 x 3 in. (48.26 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm)
Credit LineGift of Reginald and Celeste HodgesPhysical DescriptionOval black face mask articulated, protruding angular mouth, nose, and eyes with eye slits. The figure has cowrie shells at the top of the forehead with braided raffia hair on either side of the head and bells beneath the chin.
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