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beard and zig-zag cheek fringe; topknot; brass on the cheeks and forehead
Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask

Maker Baule Artist
Dateundated
Place of originCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood and metal
Dimensions16 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 4 in. (41.9 x 19.7 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.31
Collections
Visual Descriptionbeard and zig-zag cheek fringe; topknot; brass on the cheeks and forehead
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