Mask, Chokwe people, Angola, African, wood, fiber

Mask

Chokwe people, Angola, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, fiber
  • Dimensions 8 1/2 x 8 x 7 in. (21.6 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1987.131
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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