Wooden face mask

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Object Number 37-77-50/2698

Display Title Wooden face mask

Descriptions

Indigenous Term "Klun Gli"

Object Description Wooden face mask. Pointed oval, ringed eyes, and forehead welt.

Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, human face, ovoid, incised, perforated, groove, open eyes

Classification

Mask
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia / <State> / Kpeiapli

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 11.6 x 2.6 cm (7 5/16 x 4 9/16 x 1 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-77-50/2698; 50

Provenance

Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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