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Mask (bedu)
Mask (bedu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Mask (bedu)

Maker Senufo Artist
Date20th century
Place of originCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood, earth colors
Dimensions5 ft. 5/8 in. x 22 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in. (154 x 57.8 x 7.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of the Center for African Studies with additional funds provided through Arnett purchase and a grant
Object numberS-77-20
Collections
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