Frank Museum Permanent Collection
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Date Range
1890-1970
Description
Mmwo Mask, principally made of wood. Made by the Igbo people. White face, black hair w/large bun atop. Carved designs on face. Slit open eyes and mouth. Fabric hangs from the back. Dimensions 16"x7"x10"
An exact date is unknown, but this was collected sometime between 1890 to 1970.
Type of Work
sculpture
Recommended Citation
unknown, "African Mask" (1950). Frank Museum Permanent Collection. 1.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/frankmuseumgallery/1
Keywords
sculpture, global, wood, Africa, Nigeria