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Poro society mask, with hollow eyes, and mouth, wood, with shiny black patina a
Poro society mask, with hollow eyes, and mouth, wood, with shiny black patina a
Object Number 975-12-50/11824
Display Title Poro society mask, with hollow eyes, and mouth, wood, with shiny black patina a
Descriptions
Object Description Poro society mask, with hollow eyes, and mouth, wood, with shiny black patina and kaolin. 9 1/2" h
Inventory Description Wooden mask, carved, human face, ovoid, perforated, metal loop at top
Classification
  • Mask
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Ngere
  • Dan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 12 x 6.7 cm (8 7/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11824 & 163 & 500/3

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