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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Elephant Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Elephant Mask

Maker Jukun Artist , Benue River Valley
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, 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
DescriptionMask with multiple forms; elephant, crocodile, two human heads; polychrome and patina.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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