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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.
Face Mask (elu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask (elu)

Maker Ogoni Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, natural fiber
Dimensions8 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (21.3 x 11.1 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.12
Collections
Visual DescriptionA 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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