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Urhobo

Mask

Urhobo, 1933-1966

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Urhobo

Mask

Urhobo, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, polychrome, 19 3/16 × 6 5/16 × 3 9/16 in. (48.7 × 16 × 9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Gilbert and Jean Jackson, Potomac, Maryland
Object Number 1996.199
with superstructure of four vertical, curvilinear poles; incised striations curving across forehead and cheeks; circular mouth

Culture

Urhobo

2000–2000

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