Lion Mane

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Lion Mane

Monsters Under the Bed series: This mask was carved in Senegal, Africa. It is displayed at the De Young Museum, San Francisco. Image copyright Cher Peterson. All rights reserved.

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Photography Photograph Fantasy/Mythical masks Africa wood carvings

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Anna Marie Fritz

Anna Marie Fritz 22 Nov 2009

Deliciously good capture! Almost looks like the whole thing is carved from wood, but the 'mane' was probably dried grasses?

Cher Peterson
Artist Reply: Yes, this African mask is a wood carving, with dried grass used as a lion's mane. I believe the mask was carved at least 100 years ago. I found it in a museum collection. Thanks so much for checking out my series of masks, Anna Marie. Cher~
jamie winter

jamie winter 22 Nov 2009

most excellent Cher