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Cylindrical mask with one face, two faced head, small wooden mask, grooved morta
Cylindrical mask with one face, two faced head, small wooden mask, grooved morta
Object Number 2004.24.17184
Display Title Cylindrical mask with one face, two faced head, small wooden mask, grooved morta
Descriptions
Object Description Cylindrical mask with one face; two-faced head; small wooden mask; grooved mortar. Liberia: Gola Tribe (33-55-50/115 and 132), Mano Tribe (37-77-50/2866). Cat. Nos.: 33-55-50/115, 132; 37-77-50/2866; H/1123. See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 94, c and d.
Subject
  • Grooved
  • Face
  • Wood
  • Mortar
  • Cylindrical
  • Mask
  • Head
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Mano
  • Ngere
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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