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Mask

Maker We Artist

Dateundated

Place of originSierra Leone, Africa

MediumWood

Dimensions9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Donald B. Hayden

Object numberS-73-70

Collections

AFRICAN

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