Stilt dancer mask representing most beautiful maiden of the village; beauty spiritualized by white porcelain clay

Published/Created:

ca. 1900-1950

Notes:

Punu People (Gabon Republic)

Topics:

Sculpture -- West Africa -- 20th century -- (YVRC)

Culture:

West African

Accession Number:

M0104-028

Genre:

costume (mode of fashion): ceremonial masks (AAT)

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Clothing & Accessories

Rights:

The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Access Restrictions:

Yale Community Only

Source Note:

R: YVRC mounted photo

Yale Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Digital Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Local Record Number:

Portfolio Item ID: 205238

OID:

475702

PID:

digcoll:2087854