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A grey, textured bear mask features large, pointed red ears on either side. It has a prominent snout, cut-out eye holes, and an open mouth revealing teeth.
Mask - bear
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mask - bear

Maker Oaxacan (Ecuador)
Dateundated
Place of originEcuador, South America
MediumOut bark
Dimensions11 x 13 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. (27.9 x 33.3 x 28.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.64
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