Photo of collection object Baboon (Dje) Mask — Guro, Yelena. Baboon (Dje) Mask, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, organic materials, 10 1/2 x 6 x 5 in. (26.7 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm) Other: 13 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (33 x 8.9 x 8.9cm) Height (with metal base): 13 in. (33.0 cm) Height (head): 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm) Distance from edge of chin to tip of base: 3 1/2 in. (9.0 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede, 73.107.8. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Baboon (Dje) Mask

late 19th-early 20th century

Guro

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Guro, Yelena
Classification: Masks
Formatted Medium: Wood, organic materials
Medium: wood, organic, materials
Locations: Possible place made: Haut Sassandra Region, Côte d'Ivoire, Possible place made: Marahoué Region, Côte d'Ivoire
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 6 x 5 in. (26.7 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm) Other: 13 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (33 x 8.9 x 8.9cm) Height (with metal base): 13 in. (33.0 cm) Height (head): 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm) Distance from edge of chin to tip of base: 3 1/2 in. (9.0 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 73.107.8
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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