About this artwork
This mask features the round ears, straight tusks, and short trunk of the African forest elephant. It was created for the sacred Gye masquerade and was performed for funerals, festivities commemorating the recently deceased, and other serious occasions.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of Africa
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Culture
- Guro
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Title
- Elephant Mask (Vi)
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Origin
- Côte d'Ivoire
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Date
- 1875–1925
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Medium
- Wood, kaolin, and pigment
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Dimensions
- H. 50.2 cm (19 3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf
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Reference Number
- 1971.883
Extended information about this artwork
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