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Surmounted by a standing male figure in European dress, with a leopard and dog at the sides, and with polychrome enamel pigment.
Face Mask (sauli)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Face Mask (sauli)

Maker Guro Artist
Datec. 1970-1980
Place of originCote d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood, enamel
Dimensions20 15/16 x 7 7/8 x 10 1/2 in. (53.2 x 20 x 26.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.13
Collections
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