Mask
| Origin | Fungom kingdom |
|---|---|
| Title | Mask (Mambu) |
| Date | Unknown |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | Object: 12 × 8 5/8 × 9 7/8 in. (30.5 × 21.9 × 25.1 cm) Overall: 12 × 8 5/8 × 9 7/8 in. (30.5 × 21.9 × 25.1 cm) |
| Credit Line | Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 75.32.2 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A mask depicting a face with an overhanging forehead, a large nose, and prominent cheek bones. The mouth is open and the teeth are visible.
Masks in the Grasslands depict both humans and animals. Among those depicting humans, messenger masks, such as Mambu, announce the entrance of other masqueraders.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Mask | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=75.32.2