Function: 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama / Loans: S1970-1971 #96b: Dramatic Arts Department (UC Berkeley) (March 11, 1971–March 15, 1971) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Function 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama Loans S1970-1971 #96b: Dramatic Arts Department (UC Berkeley) (March 11, 1971–March 15, 1971)

Hearst Museum object titled Helmet mask, accession number 5-6255, described as “Sande” society helmet mask of black-stained gum wood; carved face at base; above four sections of incised [drawn symbol] divided by double vertical columns of triangles in relief; four knobs at top surrounded a four-sided stepped pyramid. Height 42 cm. Worn with black raffia costume by important woman of woman’s secret society during ritual or ceremony in honor of important persons; used to impersonate sacred spirits of society.

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-1950, described as Caremonial head mask; carved wooden white face with incised rectangular emblem on top, basketry backing. Length 49 cm. Wide 13 cm. Made by local carver; Chukwu Okoro.