Nchibe Skin-covered Domed Face Mask

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Caption

Widekum. Nchibe Skin-covered Domed Face Mask, early 20th century. Animal skin, wood, hair, metal, 14 3/4 x 9 x 8 in. (37.5 x 22.8 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Gaston T. de Havenon, 73.179.7. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Widekum

Title

Nchibe Skin-covered Domed Face Mask

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Cross River area, Cameroon

Medium

Animal skin, wood, hair, metal

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

14 3/4 x 9 x 8 in. (37.5 x 22.8 x 20.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Gaston T. de Havenon

Accession Number

73.179.7

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