MSSU African Art Exibit : The MSSU African Art collection features a variety of authentic works of art from various tribes located throughout Central Africa. The objects in the collection range from mundane day to day grooming tools to ritualistic masks and statues.
Title:
Congo Style Mask
Object Name:
Mask, Dance, Congo
Other Name:
Mask, Face
Place of Origin:
Congo, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.

Some research needed.
Description:
Elongated wooden face mask, with large rounded forehead, straight slightly protruding brow, and small slit pierced eyes. Long wedge—shaped nose, extending to center of brow. Square—shaped open mouth, large crescent—shaped pronounced ears. Dark brown patina covering entire facial area.
Collection:
Guy Mace Collection, (Turblex Company)
Material:
Wood W/Patina
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2015.2.70
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