Poro Society Mask
Date19th/20th Century
Object PlaceLiberia, West Africa, Africa
MediumWood, feathers
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions2 3/4 × 8 1/2 × 5 1/2 inches (6.99 × 21.59 × 13.97 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Robert H. Tannahill
Object number70.80
DescriptionDarkened black wood oval face mask with pointed chin, long cut-out slit eyes, small nose with flat bottom. Protrud- ing diamond-shaped mouth with hole between lips, long bunch of feathers tied to bottom of mask. Row of closely spaced holes around edge of mask, and two additional rows on top.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 2, African, Gallery 2
ProvenanceFormerly in the Collection of:
Galerie Percier
1860-1868
c. 1890
20th Century
1850/1950
early 20th Century
20th Century
1920/1930
19th/20th Century