Wadja People Ceremonial Shoulder Mask

Title

Wadja People Ceremonial Shoulder Mask

Subject

Wadja People

Description

This small shoulder mask has a simple, small-featured face with elephant-like ears. The long straight neck is wrapped with indigenous rope. There are pierced holes around the outer edges of the base for attaching raffia. The mask is made of carved wood with a natural light brown rich patina.

Source

The Republic of Cameroon

Files

Wadja People Ceremonial Shoulder Mask.JPG

Citation

“Wadja People Ceremonial Shoulder Mask,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed April 19, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/60.