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Object Number
995-31-50/12561
Display Title
Mask
Descriptions
Object Description
Wooden kran mask of triangular form with open projecting mouth pierced for teeth, one remaining, below protruding triangular cheeks and nose and pierced triangular eyes under a smooth forehead; pierced around the edges; matt black finish; reworked in workshop of George Harley
Inventory Description
Wooden mask, carved, anthropomorphic, perforated eyes, mouth, rim, 1 tooth
Classification
- Mask
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Artist
Workshop of George W. Harley
Culture
- Dan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
Materials
Wood, Finish, Animal tooth
Dimensions
Overall: 21.1 x 12 x 6.8 cm (8 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-31-50/12561& X
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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