Wooden face mask

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Object Number 37-77-50/2630

Display Title Wooden face mask

Descriptions

Object Description Wooden face mask. Pointed oval, cylindrical eyes, and chip in carving on jawline. Possibly a copy. Made for collector

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

Classification

Raw Material
Mask

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 13 x 6.1 cm (8 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-77-50/2630; 274

Provenance

Collector Dr. George W. Harley

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

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