Mask

Bassa people, Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 3 3/8 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. (8.6 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Benita S. Baird and Ronald E. Barab, 1987.110.1
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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