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Mask with articulated jaw, inset teeth, pointed coiffure plaits, and pigments.
Mask (Elu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask (Elu)

Maker Ogoni Artist
Date20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, teeth, pigment
Dimensions10 x 7 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. (25.4 x 19.7 x 12.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.19
Collections
Visual DescriptionMask with articulated jaw, inset teeth, pointed coiffure plaits, and pigments.
A carved dark wooden mask with a pointed chin, narrow eyes, and a curved, hook-like coiffure flanked by small nubs. The chin and lower lip are articulated with twine hinges.
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undated
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undated

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