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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
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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