Hare Mask
Mambila · Cameroon
Reference: MFZ-2
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- Material
- Wood and patina sacrificial
Curious hare mask, which leaves the line of dog head masks, ovoid face on which stands out a raised Greek "Y" that forms the ears and…
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Full original description
Curious hare mask, which leaves the line of dog head masks, ovoid face on which stands out a raised Greek "Y" that forms the ears and nose. Round eyes on both sides. Sacrifice crust. MascAra possibly belongs to a secret society of hunters.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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