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Object Number 2004.29.12430
Display Title Sculptured wood mask
Descriptions
Object Description written on board: "Africa / French Congo / Mask of sculptured wood, / black patination, hair / & beard of straw, / Simian face ornamented / with real teeth."
Department Photographic
Culture
  • African
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / French Congo
Dimensions Overall: 15.875 × 5.715 cm (6 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.)

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