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Carved face mask with large eyelids, elaborate coiffure, and white pigment.
Face Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Face Mask

Maker Bini Artist
Date20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions8 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (21.9 x 10.8 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.45
Collections
Visual DescriptionCarved face mask with large eyelids, elaborate coiffure, and white pigment.
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