Crest Masks (ci-waraw kun)

Dateearly–mid 20th century

Associated withAfrica

MediumWood, string, and metal

DimensionsMale figure: 33 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (84.5 x 31.8 x 4.1 cm); Female figure: 26 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (68.3 x 21.6 x 6.4 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest)

Object number86.1/1-2

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Collections

Bamana artist

early–mid 20th century

Bamana artist

early–mid 20th century

Yorùbá artist

late 19th or early 20th century

Bamana artist

20th century

Bamana artist

probably 18th–19th century

Ejagham artist

20th century

Bwa artist

20th century

Yorùbá artist

20th century

Artist Unknown

20th century

Asante artist

20th century

Yaka or Suku artist

late 19th century to early 20th century

Luba or Hemba artist

20th century