Ngulu Mask (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

1960–70
Tchokwe
wood, hide, fur, fiber, nail
Place Made,Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo
Overall: 15 × 12 × 8 in. (38.1 × 30.48 × 20.32 cm)
93.107
This mask represents a pig, and its dancer generally performs on all fours, imitating a pig’s behavior. It is often paired with a mask representing a beautiful young woman in a performance that contrasts uncultured earthiness with civilized charm.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Adelman
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC

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