Mask

Item number 1373/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Dark brown humanoid wooden mask. The face is covered in gold-coloured metal. Mask has a strong brow ridge, large slits for eyes, a straight protruding nose, pursed protruding lips, and a pointed chin. A short, cylindrical hat is crowned with two antennae-like vertical protrusions.

History Of Use

Mask used in the dyoboli dance, performed by the Bamana, Bozo, and Marka. The dance portrays dyoboli, the character of a beautiful woman, who is always late and is perceived as undependable. Her character flaws are symbolized with the addition of antelope horns. The masked dance is arguably used to teach young men that appearances can be deceiving, or to teach women that submitting to societal values and authority is a virtue.