Small wooden face mask.

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Object Number 29-76-50/H1088

Display Title Small wooden face mask.

Descriptions

Object Description Small wooden face mask with ears and a wrinkled black face. A few holes, but not likely worn. Reverse: concave.

Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, human face, ovoid, incised designs, perforated

Classification

Mask

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Additional Geographic Terms Eastern area

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 11.6 x 3.5 cm (5 11/16 x 4 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object H1088

Provenance

Donor George Schwab

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