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Object Number
995-31-50/12555
Display Title
Mask
Descriptions
Object Description
Wooden mask of oval shape with pointed chin below pierced rounded mouth, triangular nose and pierced slit eyes, all beneath forehead with medial ridge and row of brass tacks; matt black finish; workshop of George W. Harley; Dan style
Inventory Description
Carved wooden mask, perforated, human face, brass tacks on forehead.
Classification
- Mask
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Artist
Workshop of George W. Harley
Culture
- Dan?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
/
<State>
/
<County>
/
Ganta
Materials
Wood, Pigment, Brass, Finish
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 13 x 3.8 cm (9 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-31-50/12555; H-12; XII
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. George W. Harley
(1925-1960 - ca. 1960-1965)
Collector
Allen C. Davis
(ca. 1960-1965 - 12/28/95)
Donor
Allen C. Davis
(ca. 1960-1965 - 12/28/95)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 995-31-50/12556 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12554 | Mask |
Mask
Raw Material |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12557 | Mask |
Mask
Raw Material |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12553 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12552 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12559 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12558 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12560 | Mask |
Mask
Raw Material |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12562 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Ganta
| |
| 995-31-50/12561 | Mask |
Raw Material
Mask |
Liberia
| |
| 995-31-50/12563 | Stylized bird figure |
Sculpture
Raw Material |
Ganta
| |
| 40-34-50/4589 | Wooden face mask |
Mask
Raw Material |
Liberia
|