Pankshin Mask

Angas people, Nigeria, African

Early 20th century

  • Titles Pankshin Mask (Title)
  • Medium raffia and seeds
  • Dimensions Overall: 11 x 16 in. (27.9 x 40.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Grady H. Nunn, 1986.551
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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