“Passport” Mask (Miniature)

Dan people, Liberia, African

20th century

  • Titles "Passport" Mask (Miniature) (Proper)
  • Medium carved wood, metal
  • Dimensions 6 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. (15.9 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Herbert F. Weiss in memory of Alfred L. Scheinberg, 1993.63
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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