Yoruba People Ceremonial Dance Mask

 
Containers:
Object Yor-Nig-045
Scope and content:

Carved mask with a strong male face, made of wood with a dark brown black patina with white kaolin and green vegetable pigment. Holes are pieced in the center for the dancer's viewing, and holes around the perimeter for attaching.

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Physical description:
Wood, paint

Access and use

Parent restrictions:
The Arthur B. Steinman Collection is open for research.
Location of this collection:
African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
FL
33311
USA