Fang Mask from Ghana
Fang Mask from Ghana

Fang Mask from Ghana


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Identifier

PR49


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a oval hand carved mask that has a long forehead criss-crossed with carved lines. The mask resembles those of the Akan people in Ghana but it could be from another tribe in Africa too. The front of the mask has been painted a dark black and the back of the mask has a hook for hanging.


Medium

wood

Width

6in

Height

21in

Length

1.5in

Where Made (Country)

Ghana

Related place

Ghana

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art