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Face Mask with Feathers

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Lega
MEDIUM Terracotta, feathers, fiber rope, cowrie shells.
  • Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES 19th or 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 7 1/2 x 7 x 1 3/4 in. (19.0 x 17.7 x 4.5 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 74.172.8
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Furman
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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