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Mask with open mouth, carved teeth, scarifications, linear carved coiffure and pigments.
Ibo Wood Face Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Ibo Wood Face Mask

Maker Igbo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria
MediumWood, pigment
Dimensions9 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (24.1 x 14.9 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.9
Collections
Visual DescriptionMask with open mouth, carved teeth, scarifications, linear carved coiffure and pigments.
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