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MaskK2.447

Kanaga mask. Wooden ceremonial mask with a long vertical bar below that has two cross-bars tied on. Has rectangular cut out eyes, a thick brow above, and a thin, deep nose that connects to the chin area. Open work carving of outward pointing triangles at the neck. Painted with black and white chalky colour. (Cross-bar closest to head has been rotated since photograph, with arms now extending towards face.)

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint, wood and fibre
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.441

Plain surface, brown wood helmet mask in the mixed form of an antelope and hyena. Has horns. Rounded upper face and flat lower face with a nose. Open mouth with two lower teeth on one side and three lower teeth on the other side.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bird MaskK2.439

Mask surmounted by a bird and painted with dots and geometrics in natural ochre shades. The mask has downward pointing triangular cut out eyes, and is framed by a projecting three-ridged feature. There are small ear-like projections at the top sides of the lower face. The bird is frontal facing with a brown crest and is attached to the top of the mask at its feet. Paper label attached to interior.

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.434

Wood mask with brass metal sheeting that has a pattern of repousse dots. Incised lines on the wood forehead. Has horizontal, rectangular cut out eyes and a small mouth. Dangling from the forehead, there are three equally spaced long metal decorations, each with a red tassel. Surmounted by a staff topped by a small female head.

Culture
Marka
Material
wood, brass metal and fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.433

Wood mask with a metal covering that has a pattern of repousse dots. Incised lines on the wood forehead. Has horizontal, rectangular cut out eyes and a small mouth. Dangling from the forehead, there are three equally spaced long metal decorations, each with a red tassel. Surmounted by a large female head.

Culture
Marka
Material
brass metal, wood and fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.431

Mask depicting a female face with a high two-lobed coiffure, arched eyebrows that join and extend into a thin nose, and scarifications carved into the cheeks. The mask is painted black with red eyelids and blue scarifications.

Culture
Baule
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.213

Black humanoid mask with red and white eyes and white, fang-like teeth; dark blue cloth hood attached to edge of mask, black wool thread on forehead and chin, and tribal scarifications on cheeks.

Culture
Munshi
Material
wood, fibre, wool fibre and paint
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.211

Mask depicting a horned figure painted black with one red and one white eye as well as a curved nose-like ridge running vertically down the centre of the face. The tips of the horns are painted white, and there is a red line running down each horn from the white tips.

Culture
Guro
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.210

White human male mask with a blue moustache and eyebrows and red eyes and mouth. Style is naturalistic.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.206

Mask with a ridged brow, eyes oriented downwards, a curved and simplified nose that comes to a point at the tip, and a protruding mouth with lips open to reveal two rows of teeth. The mask portrays the tranquility of motherhood.

Culture
Dan
Material
oil and wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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