Mask

Loma people, Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, metal
  • Dimensions 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (16.5 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Benita S. Baird and Ronald E. Barab, 1987.105.4
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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Broad oblong forged-iron blade with very slight concave curve terminates in a straight edge, which extends slightly beyond the oblong on either side (similar to silhouette of a bell); short, conical spike extends from straight edge of blade.
Collector number EWLE 32
Mbulu Ngulu
Standing male figure with flexed knees and solid block for feet; one hand on hip, one arm raised with elbow bent (hand broken off). Heart-shaped face with thick rims around eyes. Packets of medicinal material wrapped in fabric on abdomen and elbows. Surface colored with base of reddish-brown pigment; large white spots of pigment on body and white marks on face