ITEM 41017
Funerary Mask
Batak People, Sumatra, Indonesia
19th/early 20th Century
11 x 7 in / 27 cm x 18 cm
Wood
Ex Michael and Sharon Grebanier Collection
This is a fine and early example of a Toba Batak funerary mask, with hardwood and deep patina. Most masks of this type were destroyed after ritual use, which contributes to their rarity. This mask resembles a piece at the Met (Object Number: 1988.143.157).
