Mask

Artist:Ngbandi

Medium: Wood, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Ubangi River region, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (26.7 x 16.8 x 7 cm) mount (display dimensions): 10 1/2 x 7 x 3 in. (26.7 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

• Realm of Marvels: Building Collections for the Future
• Disguise: Masks and Global African Art

Accession Number: 22.226

Image: 22.226_edited_version_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Flat, ovoid-shaped, mask made from hard wood. Hairline rendered in relief. Row of horizontal cuts from hair line down to middle of face. Holes bored through upper lip and bottom of each ear. Three-line horizontal cuts from lower lip to chin. Line of vertical cuts on temples. Masklike eye sockets light in color. Teeth made of splints of wood inserted in lips. Condition is good.

Brooklyn Museum