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Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, open cowrie type eyes; open oblong mouth
Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, open cowrie type eyes; open oblong mouth
Object Number 975-12-50/11842
Display Title Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, open cowrie type eyes; open oblong mouth
Descriptions
Object Description Bwami society maskette, kindi grade, with open cowrie type eyes; open oblong mouth; wood; 5 3/4"h
Inventory Description Mask, carved wood, human face, open eyes and mouth, perforations along edge
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Lega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 9.1 x 3.4 cm (5 3/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11842

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