Mask

19th–early 20th century

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

A small number of highly naturalistic and finely carved face masks have been associated with the professional practice of Kongo priests (banganga). Although several photographs document related works being worn in what appear to be ceremonial contexts, there is no specific information about those events.

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Title: Mask
Date: 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo; Republic of the Congo; Cabinda, Angola
Culture: Kongo peoples; Yombe group
Medium: Wood, pigment
Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), D. 4 1/8 in. (10.6 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing