Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Baboon (Dje) Mask

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Baboon (Dje) Mask

• Culture: Guro
• Medium: Wood, patina
• Place Made: Marahoué or Haut Sassandra Region, Ivory Coast
• Dates: late 19th-early 20th century
• Dimensions: Other: 13 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (33 x 8.9 x 8.9cm) Height (with metal base): 13 in. (33.0 cm) Height (head): 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm) Distance from edge of chin to tip of base: 3 1/2 in. (9.0 cm)
• Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
• Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
• Accession Number: 73.107.8
• Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede
• Image: Overall, 73.107.8_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007
Guro. Baboon (Dje) Mask, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, patina, Other: 13 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (33 x 8.9 x 8.9cm) Height (with metal base): 13 in. (33.0 cm) Height (head): 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm) Distance from edge of chin to tip of base: 3 1/2 in. (9.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede, 73.107.8 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 73.107.8_PS2.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Heavily patinated head, rounded forehead. Two pairs of lines defining the eyebrows as well as the area under recessed eyes. Fine vertical nose ridge over curved open mouth showing two rows of teeth. CONDITION: Generally good. There is a recent chip off the top of the mask at the back; a small check through the bottom of the mask at the back; a small check through the bottom of the mask on the inside. There is a sticky substance on the modern base. Mounted on modern metal stand.