Mask, Ritual, Boa : 2015.2.18

Title:

Boa War Mask

Object Name:

Mask, Ritual, Boa

Other Name:

Mask, Ritual, War

Place of Origin:

Boa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Provenance:

Aboriginal Indigenous Art.

H = 14—1/2"
W = 10"
D = 5"

The Boa are known principally for their masks, believed to be used in war—related ceremonies, particularly to enhance a warrior's courage or to celebrate victories. Black and white pigments are usually applied to masks used in war—related ceremonies. The large, set—apart ears and the inset teeth are typical features on these masks.

Bacquart, P. 141

Description:

Elongated oval—shaped wooden dance mask, with small crescent—shaped inset eyes, in concave facial area. Elongated oval—shaped nose, starting at center of straight pronounced brow. Small oval—shaped mouth, with one jagged tooth protruding from top right side. Large set—apart, hollow circular ears. Black and tan pigments covering entire surface, forming stripe—like pattern. Dark brown pigment, starting from bottom of nose and continuing to top of forehead.

Collection:

Guy Mace Collection, (Turblex Company)

Material:

Wood W/Pigment

Used:

Ritually Used

Technique:

Carving / Painting

Owned:

Art Department, Missouri Southern State University

Accession#:

2015.2.18