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Collections

Unknown
Mask (called Likishi)20th century

Not on view
Carved wood helmet mask with deep mahogany-brown patina, wide grinning mouth with pointed teeth, nearly closed eyes, beaded ear attachments in yellow, red, and white

Unknown, Mask (called Likishi), 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Lee and Bob Bronson

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Mask (called Likishi)
Culture
Chokwe peoples
Place Made
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Wood and beads
Dimensions
Height: 8 1/4 in. (20.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Lee and Bob Bronson
Accession Number
AC1994.203.11
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
African Art