Black wooden mask adorned with shells, beads, and cloth. Gba Glu

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Object Number 2004.24.19538

Display Title Black wooden mask adorned with shells, beads, and cloth. Gba Glu

Descriptions

Subject

Mask
Shell
Wood
Bead
Cloth

Department Photographic

Date 1948

Artist Frederick P. Orchard

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ivory Coast

Additional Geographic Terms Ziali

Materials Negative, nitrate

Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.07 cm (3 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)

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