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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Odehlay mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Odehlay mask

Artist Temne Artist
Datelate 20th century
Made/manufacturedFreetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone, Africa
PurchasedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumWood, paint
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 x 8 in. (36.2 x 48.9 x 20.32 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Robin and Donna Poynor in honor of D. J. Poynor
Object number2023.30.15
Collections
DescriptionPainted wooden crest mask depicting an antelope with protruding tongue and spotted head and neck.
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