Fanged Mask
Fanged Mask
Fanged Mask

Fanged Mask


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Identifier

PR57


Artist

unknown


Description

This mask contains raw wood with bark, clay and real animal tusks as materials. A rod and rope are on the back for hanging the mask. The mask was most likely made for the tourist market and not meant to be worn in a cultural practice. It's origin is unknown but probably African.


Medium

mixed media

Width

5.5in

Height

11.25in

Length

2.5in

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art