Maker
Maker not recorded
Place / culture
Africa, West Africa, Liberia, Mano-style carver
Materials
Wood, copper alloy, plant fiber, cloth, rawhide or leather, teeth, seeds, resin, synthetic material, iron, and glass beads
Dimensions
Overall: 28 x 15.2 cm (11 x 6 in.)
Generally, Mano masks are considered to be manifestations of forest spirits and can be grouped into 11 major types relating to aspects of social control, political and judicial matters, peacemaking, education, competition, and entertainment. This mask was acquired in Liberia by the medical missionary George Harley between 1933 and 1937.
The jaw of this mask is hinged, allowing it to open and close.
Cleveland Museum of Art · 1953.457
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund
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