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Brown wooden face mask of with large open mouth and carved teeth and two skull holes.
Face Mask (mbop)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask (mbop)

Maker Ibibio Artist
Date20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, natural fiber
Dimensions11 3/4 x 10 x 7 1/2 in. (29.8 x 25.4 x 19.1 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.54
Collections
Visual DescriptionBrown wooden face mask of with large open mouth and carved teeth and two skull holes.
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undated

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