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Pendant Mask (Ghikhokho) with Chieftain's Headdress

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Possibly Pende (Central)
MEDIUM Ivory
  • Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES 19th–20th century
    DIMENSIONS 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (8.3 x 5.5 x 3.7 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER X578
    CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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