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Mask2815/10

Vertical wooden mask with stylized human face. The face has a prominent forehead, wide eyes, a sharp angular nose, and a predominant mouth. The lower portion of the mask is carved in an asymmetrical shape. The back of the mask is slightly convex.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask2842/4

Mask with red felt and a metal strip around the eye holes. This carved wooden mask has a wide forehead and pointed chin, and it is topped by two curved hornlike protrusions. The eye area is covered by a rectangle of red felt, surrounded by a silver-coloured metal border held in place with nails. The eye holes are also outlined with the silver metal. The protruding lips are covered with the same red felt, with a piece of plant fibre nailed to the top. Four teeth of an unknown material can be seen in the mouth. Long straight hair attached to hide surrounds the lower portion of the mask. Small holes have been bored regularly around the edge of the mask. A paper postage stamp is taped to the back inside of the mask, picturing a figure with the same red decoration at eyes and mouth, and inscribed with "040" at top, and “Republique De Guinee” at bottom.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood, wool fibre, metal and plant fibre
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask2842/3

Poro society face mask, unpainted. The carved wooden mask has a prominent forehead, with three small bent metal pieces inserted into the centre. Holes have been carved through the wood to make eyes and a mouth, with lips and eye areas protruding. The nose also protrudes. Many small rectangular holes have been carved around the outside edge of the mask. The back of the mask is concave.

Culture
Mano ? or Dan ?
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Charm2849/5

Miniature wooden mask. Face is long, wide at forehead and narrows toward chin, which is somewhat pointed. The eye area and mouth protrude, and lips are slightly open. A line is carved around the upper forehead. The rear of the mask is concave.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.418

Stylized human mask with an elongated face, bulbous eyes and cheeks, and a low brow ridge; black hair attached at chin. Black mask with an open red mouth. Remnants of burlap-like material attached around the sides.

Culture
Dan ?
Material
wood, hair, fibre, paint ? and metal
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskAf585

Mask representation of an oval-shaped face with a long and exaggerated pointed chin. Face has minimal features, but does have a triangular pointed nose and geometric line design down the centre of the forehead.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CharmAf527

Small oval-shaped face with incised grooves at the top of the head that denote hair. Small indentations for eyes, pointed nose, and small pursed lips. Head and chin are angled slightly upwards.

Culture
Dan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CharmAf522

Head that tapers to a rounded point near the chin. Raised ridge of braided incised grooves denote hair at the top face. The facial features include a pronounced forehead, oval-shaped eyes, a small button nose, and pursed lips. The upper lip is larger than lower lip. Small ears protrude slightly from each side of the head. The top of the head curves upwards slightly.

Culture
Dan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskAf586

Mask representation. Oval-shaped face that tapers to a point near the chin. Pronounced nose ridge and opened mouth with raised lips. There are faint geometric incised lines on the forehead and horizontal carved lines for eyes. There are several holes around the perimeter. The back is hollowed out slightly.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CharmAf525

Oval-shaped face that tapers to a point near the chin. Has linear grooves to denote hair, a broad forehead, a pointed nose, and pursed lips. Overall colour is light red-brown.

Culture
Dan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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