Ngulu Mask (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
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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