This mask was carved in the style of the Bassa people of Liberia. The mask has a very unusual appearance with a large snout like mouth or chin wrapped with twine. The mask measures 14.5 inches tall, 16 inches including custom stand, and weighs 1.5 pounds. There is some damage to the back of the mask and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
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Very Unusual Bassa Mask 14.5″ w Stand – Liberia – African Art
$97.50
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Type of Object | Face Mask |
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Country of Origin | Liberia |
Ethnicity | Bassa |
Material | Wood, pigment, fabric and twine |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height (Inches) | 14.5" mask | 16" including stand |
Width (Inches) | 5.5" |
Depth (Inches) | 4.5" |
Weight (Pounds) | 1.5 lbs mask | 2 lbs including stand |
Overall Condition | Damage to back of mask. Wear and tear throughout. |
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Tribe Information
About the Bassa People
“Bassa territory lies in the middle of present day Liberia. Their economy is based on rice which they cultivate around small villages which have a population of around two hundred. Bassa artistic tradition has been influenced by their north-eastern neighbours, the Dan, who live on the Ivory Coast.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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