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Wooden mask. Snake Society.
Wooden mask. Snake Society.
Object Number 37-77-50/2882
Display Title Wooden mask. Snake Society.
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature wooden mask - Snake Society.
Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, human face, ovoid, incised, small
Classification
  • Mask
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 3 x 1.4 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2882
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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