Wooden face mask.

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Object Number 37-77-50/2790

Display Title Wooden face mask.

Descriptions

Indigenous Term "Tãke De"

Object Description Wooden face mask. Broad face, ears and teeth.

Inventory Description Carved wooden mask, human face, ovoid, incised. perforated, teeth, resin, metal.

Classification

Mask

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Somi clan

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia / <State> / <County> / Be Town

Materials Wood, Metal, Tooth, Animal tooth

Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 17 x 3.4 cm (8 7/16 x 6 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-77-50/2790; 102

Provenance

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

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

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