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A yellow painted mask depicts a monkey face with large staring eyes, a prominent black mustache, and red lips. The figure wears a red, crown-like headdress with pointed tips and feather patterns above a green headband.
Hanuman Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Hanuman Mask

Maker Indian Artist
Dateundated
Place of originIndia, Asia
Dimensions14 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (36.8 x 29.2 x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.59
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