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Large wooden face mask
Large wooden face mask
Object Number 37-77-50/2634
Display Title Large wooden face mask
Descriptions
Object Description Large wooden face mask. Projecting mouth, tubular eyes, metal trim and loose jaw. No holes. Unfinished surfaces and irregular black staining. Appears to be a copy. Made for collector, not finished
Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, anthropomorphic, perforated, metal eyes and teeth, move. jaw
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gio
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 31.5 x 16.4 x 6.7 cm (12 3/8 x 6 7/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-77-50/2634; 278
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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