African masks : structure, expression, style

The Smithsonian catalogs African masks : structure, expression, style as articles in its Masks, African records.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Discussion of Dan, Bangwa, Gere (Ngere), Igbo, Kwele, Songye (kifwebe), Bamana Kore Society and Ibibio Ekpo Society masks.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

FamiliarWeird

A CLOSER LOOK

The Smithsonian lists the object under Masks, African and dates it 1973.

Discussion of Dan, Bangwa, Gere (Ngere), Igbo, Kwele, Songye (kifwebe), Bamana Kore Society and Ibibio Ekpo Society masks.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Original explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.