The image depicts a wooden mask characterized by intricate carvings and prominent features, representing a stylized human face with a serene expression, deep-set eyes, and a pointed chin, topped with an elaborate headdress that features a series of vertical lines and diamond patterns, contributing to its overall artistic and cultural aesthetic.

The image depicts a wooden mask characterized by intricate carvings and prominent features, representing a stylized human face with a serene expression, deep-set eyes, and a pointed chin, topped with an elaborate headdress that features a series of vertical lines and diamond patterns, contributing to its overall artistic and cultural aesthetic.

Name/Title

Mask

Entry/Object ID

2004.3.6

Category

Vault, People, African, Objects
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Nigerian - Yoruba Tribe

Date made

circa 1950

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall size

Height

18-1/2 in

Width

8 in

Depth

3 in

Exhibition

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