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Hand Mask on Dagger
Hand Mask on Dagger
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Hand Mask on Dagger

Maker New Guinean
Date20th century
Place of originAsia
Dimensions15 x 3 x 3 in. (38.1 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G65
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