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Wooden mask for dance. Linongo
Wooden mask for dance. Linongo
Object Number 49-14-50/8162
Display Title Wooden mask for dance. Linongo
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Linongo
Inventory Description Mask, carv'd wood, part of face cover'd w/skin and fur, veg fiber ties and teeth
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Wood, Pigment, Hide, Animal skin, Fur, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 34.7 x 14.6 x 14.3 cm (13 11/16 x 5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
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