Name/Title
Walu Antelope Face MaskEntry/Object ID
1981.024.0002Tags
African Collection, Animals, Carved Wood, Mixed Media, Mask, Western SudanDescription
Western Sudan (Dogon, Mali)Made/Created
Artist
Artist Unknown - Western SudanMaterials
Material Notes
polychrom wood, cowrie shellExhibitions
Exhibition
Sam Gilliam: Dogon I – VNotes
A specific mount was created for the mask to rest on. Entailed a welded rod with a t-shape support with foam edges. The mask is supported at an angle and the knotted rope portion at the back of the mask is hanging freely.