Not currently on display at the V&A

Mask

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Face with short tufted hair of twisted wire, cicatriced cheeks and conventional beard, set on oblong plaque.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast bronze
Brief description
Cast bronze, West Africa (Benin), 19th century.
Physical description
Face with short tufted hair of twisted wire, cicatriced cheeks and conventional beard, set on oblong plaque.
Dimensions
  • (of plaque) height: 6.1cm
  • (of plaque) width: 5cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by H.C. Coleman
Object history
Accessions register entry: 'Mask; cast bronze / West African (Benin) / 19th century / Face with short tufted hair of twisted wire, cicatriced cheeks and conventional beard, set on oblong plaque. / H. 2 1/2 in. W 2 in. / EX. LOAN 17 / Received from H.C. Coleman via William Deacons Bank, Ltd. RP 49/3153'
Collection
Accession number
M.79-1949

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Record createdAugust 6, 2008
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