Mask

Bini people, Western Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, pigment
  • Dimensions Overall: 3 3/4 x 9 in. (9.5 x 22.9 cm) Overall1: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Jay and Clayre Haft, 1986.718
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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