Face Mask (maa go)

Dan people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Face Mask (maa go) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, pigment
  • Dimensions 3 x 2 x 3/4 in. (7.6 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.898
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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