Mask Representing a Foreigner

Yoruba people, Western Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask Representing a Foreigner (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood and textile
  • Dimensions 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (24.1 x 14 x 12.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Barry Hecht and Toby Hecht, 1989.160
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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Small wood mummy case in the form of a falcon, originally painted.
Human head, fetish
Figurative vessel has curved arms with hands resting on abdomen just below breasts; head has modeled features and plaited hair. Slightly flared opening to vessel rises from top of head.
Dark-brown, spherical vessel has lug handles on the sides and short, vertical neck; shoulder has incised arcs with overall roulette pattern below.