Yaka People Boy's Initiation Ceremonial Mask
- Containers:
- Object Yaka-DRC-002
- Scope and content:
This mask is made of carved wood with a dark brown vegetable pigment and red and yellow ochre earth pigments, and white kaolin. There is a wood handle at the chin for holding the mask, and a basketry headdress on top, covered with fabric. Raffia is attached.
Country of Origin: Zaire
- Physical description:
- Wood, fabric, raffia
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- The Arthur B. Steinman Collection is open for research.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
