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A carved wooden mask of a face with circular eyeholes and an open jagged mouth. Textured horn-like shapes curve upwards from the head, flanking a central vertical post that is topped with a carved figure of a bird.
Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask

Maker Igbo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions30 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (76.2 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.2
Collections
Visual DescriptionA carved wooden mask of a face with circular eyeholes and an open jagged mouth. Textured horn-like shapes curve upwards from the head, flanking a central vertical post that is topped with a carved figure of a bird.
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