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:
Dance Mask
Object Name:
Mask, Ritual
Other Name:
Mask, Dance
Place of Origin:
Southern Dan, Liberia, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 14"
W = 7"
D = 4"

Location ammended on appraisal from: Dan, Ivory Coast, Africa.
Description:
Dance mask with large bulgy forehead, bas—relief line from top of mask down to nose, slit open eyes, high crescent—shaped ears. Large wedge—shaped nose, rectangular open mouth, pointed chin. Chin, nose and cheeks show wear, black patina over entire surface.
Collection:
Finley Collection
Material:
Wood W/Patina
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2014.1.31
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