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Small wooden mask surrounded by a frame of cowrie shells,mounted on fur pelt
Small wooden mask surrounded by a frame of cowrie shells,mounted on fur pelt
Object Number 61-57-50/10490
Display Title Small wooden mask surrounded by a frame of cowrie shells,mounted on fur pelt
Descriptions
Object Description Small wooden mask - black patine; surrounded by a frame of cowrie shells mounted on a fur pelt (mask 4" high; length of pelt 14") RARE
Inventory Description Mask, carved wood human face rimmed cowrie shells, on pelt backing, stiff
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Warega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Animal skin, Wood, Cowrie, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 35.7 x 15 x 1.8 cm (14 1/16 x 5 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-57-50/10490 / 16

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