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A costume with a grass skirt, black and white striped shirt, and conical headdress.
Masquerade (deangle)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Masquerade (deangle)

Maker Mano Artist , Do River
Datec. 1940
Place of originDo River, Liberia, Africa
MediumWood, fabric, fiber, metal, cowrie shells, feathers, vegetable dyes
Dimensions6 ft. 6 in. x 29 1/4 in. x 28 3/4 in. (198.1 x 74.3 x 73 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Manis
Object numberS-77-22
Collections
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