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Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, with large holes for beard, kaolin traces.
Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, with large holes for beard, kaolin traces.
Object Number 975-12-50/11841
Display Title Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, with large holes for beard, kaolin traces.
Descriptions
Object Description Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, with large holes for beard, kaolin traces. 5 1/8" h. wood
Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, oval, flat back, perfs at temples/chin, slit eyes, faded wh
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Lega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 12.6 x 7.7 x 2.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11841/ 107

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