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Dan style; inset teeth; white metal eyes; resin in the mouth; pigment; darkened surface; encrustation
Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask

Maker Dan Artist
Date20th century
Place of originCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood, metal and encrustation
Dimensions10 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (26 x 14 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.44
Collections
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