Mask (gagon)

Mano people, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles Mask (gagon) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, metal
  • Dimensions 17 x 7 x 7 in. (43.2 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Sol and Jo Levitt, 1988.95
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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