Wooden face mask

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Object Number 37-77-50/2798

Display Title Wooden face mask

Descriptions

Indigenous Term "Bõ Ze" (Sacrifice Killer)

Object Description Wooden face mask.

Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, anthro face, perf eyes, mouth, rim, 2 beads, metal nail teet

Classification

Mask

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Somi clan

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

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

Materials Wood, Metal, Glass, Organic

Dimensions Overall: 23 x 13.2 x 6.4 cm (9 1/16 x 5 3/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-77-50/2798/ [green dot] 121

Provenance

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

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

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