Persona. Masks of Africa
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood, horn
Legend:
At the moment of initiation of the Bijago on the Bissagos islands, the cabaro initiates wear several masks including the Dungn'be which is a depiction of a domesticated bullock.
Place of collecting:
Guinea-Bissau
Culture:
Bijago
Acquisition related person:
Ph. Guimiot as seller
Date of acquisition:
1974-10-01
Dimensions:
34 cm x 48 cm x 45 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1974.53.1