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Object Number 61-7-30/8254
Display Title Miniature straw body mask - ceremonial
Descriptions
Inventory Description Face mask, woven, with fringe, and painted features
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Canela
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Baixao Preto
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Ponto
Materials Reed, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 64 x 44 x 4 cm (25 3/16 x 17 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-7-30/8254

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