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Dark brown mask of stylized human face with eight vertical protrusions above the head and a wide open mouth.
Face Mask (n'tomo)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask (n'tomo)

Maker Bamana Artist
Date20th century
MediumWood, yarn, thread, rope, encrustation
Dimensions17 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (43.2 x 16.5 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.22
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