Komo Society Mask, late 19th-early 20th century, Brooklyn Museum: Arts of AfricaAnimal mask to be wo

Komo Society Mask, late 19th-early 20th century,Brooklyn Museum: Arts of Africa

Animal mask to be worn on top of head. Long narrow head with pair of long antelope horns projecting horizontally from one end and three smaller pairs set along snout between pairs of bristles. Snout is pierced by 3 rectangular openings. CONDITION: Completely covered with thick sacrificial patina. Many losses from insect damage. large piece of patina missing right rear. Two front pairs of horns are loose.
Size: 14 x 8 x 33 ½ in. (35.6 x 20.3 x 85.1 cm)
Medium: Wood, metal, antelope horns, porcupine quills, organic materials

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4810