Ovoid-Shaped Face Mask

Igala

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Caption

Igala. Ovoid-Shaped Face Mask, early 20th century. Dark wood, 10 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (27.3 x 16.8 x 8.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas III, 74.211.5. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Igala

Title

Ovoid-Shaped Face Mask

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Northern, Nigeria

Medium

Dark wood

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

10 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (27.3 x 16.8 x 8.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas III

Accession Number

74.211.5

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