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A sculpted face mask with a forehead ridge, temple scarifications, and plaited coiffure. It has beige pigment on the face and black pigment on the hair.
Face Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask

Maker Ogoni Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions6 3/4 x 5 x 3 7/8 in. (17.1 x 12.7 x 9.8 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.30
Collections
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