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Je Antelope mask

Dateearly-mid 20th century

Label TextA master carver stretches animal horns into graceful blades on this mask. The Dye performer emerged at dawn from the sacred forest to leap with formidable energy and join a crew of other animal masks. Their combined force once announced a time for serious decision-making, and for people to acknowledge higher authorities than themselves.

Object number2012.1.1

ProvenanceSteve Lim, New Zealand; Bamba Zoumana Traore, New York, New York; Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam, Seattle, Washington

Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann

Credit LineGift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam in honor of Pam McClusky

Dimensions42 x 15 3/4 x 8 in. (106.7 x 40 x 20.3 cm)

MediumCarved, stained and painted wood