Mask

Southern Dan people, Côte d'Ivoire, or Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood; encrustation
  • Dimensions 4 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. (12.1 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1988.109
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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