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Mask with narrow mouth and eyes, cheek holes, and pigments.
Face Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask

Maker Kuba Artist
Dateundated
Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions8 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 3 in. (22.2 x 14.9 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.46
Collections
Visual DescriptionMask with narrow mouth and eyes, cheek holes, and pigments.
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