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

Yam Mask

Artist Abelam
Date20th century
Place of originAsia
Dimensions30 x 17 in. (76.2 x 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G92
Collections
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