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Mask with multiple forms; elephant, crocodile, two human heads; polychrome and patina.
Elephant Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Elephant Mask

Maker Jukun Artist , Benue River Valley
Date20th century
Place of originBenue River, Nigeria, Africa
MediumWood with polychrome
Dimensions16 x 13 x 55 in. (40.6 x 33 x 139.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.1
Collections
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