Yoruba Mask

Sculpture

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

20th c. Mask, Yoruba, Nigeria: With a large crack on top and side. Profile
20th c. Mask, Yoruba, Nigeria

With a large crack on top and side. Profile

Name/Title

Yoruba Mask

Entry/Object ID

2003.12.1

Description

20th-c. Yoruba mask possibly used in Odun Egungun festivals (which honor departed ancestors) or Gelede festivals (which celebrate women and mothers).

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Depth

7 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Saint Joseph's University Purchase