Mask

Object/Artifact

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a dark, smooth, and shiny carved mask with prominent features including large lips and half-closed eyes. It likely serves as a cultural artifact, displaying symmetrical patterns carved into its surface, and small geometrical marks add to its intricate detailing.

The image depicts a dark, smooth, and shiny carved mask with prominent features including large lips and half-closed eyes. It likely serves as a cultural artifact, displaying symmetrical patterns carved into its surface, and small geometrical marks add to its intricate detailing.

Name/Title

Mask

Entry/Object ID

2005.11.1

Description

Mask with wide mouth, straight across top From Ibo-Ibibio Tribe, Nigeria

Category

Vault, People, African, Objects
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Nigeria - Ibo Ibibio Tribe

Date made

circa 1950

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

15-1/2 in

Width

10 in

Depth

5-1/4 in

Exhibition

Permanent Collection September 2, 2014 - May, 2015 Center Art Gallery