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Gbe clan, wooden masks
Object Number 2004.24.15525
Display Title Gbe clan, wooden masks
Descriptions
Object Description Collection of wooden masks. Illustrated in "Note on the Poro in Liberia". Pl. II b (2615) Gio. Pl. II c (2963) Mano. Pl. II g (2883) Mano. Pl. VIII d (2733) Ge-Gbe clan. Pl. VIII c (2962) Mano. Pl. VIII b (2964) Mano. Pl. VIII a (2743)
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Studio
Subject
  • Mask
  • Wood
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Ngere
  • Ge
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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