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Miniature wooden face mask representing animal's face
Miniature wooden face mask representing animal's face
Object Number 37-77-50/2614
Display Title Miniature wooden face mask representing animal's face
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature wooden face mask with ears, horns, and animal mouth. Blackened.Holes. Reverse: curving lines.
Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, goat, ovoid, incised, carved horns, perforated
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gio
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 5 x 2.9 cm (3 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2614
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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