Mask

Bassa people, Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (4.4 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Benita S. Baird and Ronald E. Barab, 1987.109.5
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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