Do Society Mask, early 20th century
Ligbi or Nafanaexpand_more
Wood, pigmentexpand_more
Gift of funds from the Maslon Foundationexpand_more 71.60a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
Triple-faced masks of this type are extremely rare. This example was made to be used in the Do masquerade. The three faces might relate to a ceremonial ability to see into the past, present and future. The male and female figures at the top probably represent an ancestral couple, but the meaning of the animal head below the chin remains unclear.
Details
- Title
- Do Society Mask
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 71.60a,b
- Curator Approved
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