Face Mask (Tehe gla)
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Face Mask (Tehe gla) (early 1900s). Gift of Katherine C. White Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1971.294

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Tubular eyes and the fringe of carved leopard canine teeth identify this mask as male. Such masks appeared only during very important moments. The dancer wore a leopard skin over his head and shoulders, held an elephant's tusk in his hand, and had his face painted white. The masks function as peacemakers; they led soldiers into battle, and administered justice.

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A weathered wooden mask adorned with numerous bone protrusions and a dark, textured beard depicts a traditional African tribal face.

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