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Lega mask with vestiges of white pigment and holes at chin and next to eyes.
Miniature mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Miniature mask

Maker Lega Artist
Dateundated
Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo
MediumWood, white pigment
Dimensions5 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 1 in. (14 × 5.7 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Pat and Jack Nichelson Estate
Object number2019.24.10
Collections
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