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Gelede Mask

Yorùbá

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Caption

Yorùbá. Gelede Mask, early 20th century. Wood, pigment, 12 1/8 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass, 1991.228.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Yorùbá

Title

Gelede Mask

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Nigeria

Medium

Wood, pigment

Classification

Masks

Dimensions

12 1/8 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass

Accession Number

1991.228.1

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Artists and makers

Yorùbá

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