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Mask with snout with carved teeth, angular forehead, and carved coiffure.
Face Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask

Maker Dan Artist
Dateundated
Place of originLiberia, Africa
MediumWood, Teeth
Dimensions11 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (29.8 x 15.9 x 10.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.24
Collections
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