A Fine Ligbe Double-Face Mask

the lower portion of hollowed oval form with pierced rim for attachment, depicting a human face with rectangular mouth, slender nose leading to semicircular eyebrows framing heavylidded pierced eyes, with incised decorations around mouth, eyes and on forehead, and flanges on the sides, surmounted by a second face of identical features; '230 D' in black ink on reverse; dark brown patina with traces of blue, white and red pigment

Acquired from Galerie Kamer, New York, December 20, 1966

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Museum, Selections from the William W. Brill Colllection of African Art, May 5 - August 31, 1969 (for additional venues see bibliography, Milwaukee 1969)