132-B8-3 | UNI Museum @ Rod Library

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	Catalog #	Name	Description
1	1968.10.0069	Carving	Limba tribe wood carving, bust. The neck is elongated and the hair is carved to look like it is pushed back and braided.
2	2008.4.0005	Mask, Ritual	Mask used for Poro secret society initiation for Loma men. Mask with curving horns with center carving. Rectangular pattern carved into center and in band along forehead. There are two grooves carved above eyes. The forehead is carved into two areas. The facial features exhibit a triangular shaped nose, half-moon ears, and slit eyes and mouth. Two metal plates on cheeks and one diamond shape on chin. Light surface wear, dirt, and scratches. Dirt or pigment residue evident on mask.
3	2008.4.0006	Mask	Mask for the Poro secret society initiation for Loma men. Mask with horns. Rectangular comb between two horns. 5 oblong nodules on forehead, 3 incised striations on forehead under nodules. Triangular shaped nose, slitted eyes and mouth. Curving triangular shaped metal plates attached to cheeks, long rectangular shape from chin to under mouth. Half-circle ears with striated nodule attached below ear. Diamond pattern carved on comb. Horn tips painted white. Evidence of pigment residue on mask. Small chips on nodules. Crack on top of mask bisecting carved hole for costume attachment. Long crack on back of mask near bottom.
4	2008.4.0007	Mask	Small passport/miniature mask. Rounded forehead. Round carved eyes. Fur beard attached below nose, covers bottom of mask, covers small portion of inside of mask. Nostrils carved into realistically carved nose. Scarification marks carved into sides of mask. Two holes carved on sides. Dirt and matting in fur beard. General wear and dings in wood. Some wood rot on inside of mask. Attached to stand by donor. Color: BR
5	2008.4.8	Mask	Small mask, possible fetish object for ancestral worship. The mask exhibits brass carved eyes, large protruding forehead,and a long carved nose. Smooth back, groves carved in sides of mask from top to cloth covering. Cloth covered lower portion of mask. The cloth is worn and discolored. There is a small gouge on forehead and top of mask. Discoloration on back. The mask previously attached to stand by donor.