Mask c. 20th century

This carved wooden mask, created by the Dan or Wobe people of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, is a striking example of traditional African art. The mask is painted in vibrant colors, with a red nose, blue face, and white eyes. The mask is adorned with a circular band of bells, which would have made a rhythmic sound during ceremonies. This mask, now in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, would have been used in rituals and festivals to represent spirits or ancestors and was likely worn by a dancer or performer.