Elephant Mask (Glao/Klolo)

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Caption

Baule. Elephant Mask (Glao/Klolo), late 19th century. Wood, pigment, metal, 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 22 13/16 in. (32.0 x 32.0 x 58.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt, 22.1771. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Baule

Title

Elephant Mask (Glao/Klolo)

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Possible place made: Lacs, N’zi Comoe, Côte d'Ivoire, Possible place made: Valle du Bandama Region, Côte d'Ivoire

Medium

Wood, pigment, metal

Classification

Masks

Dimensions

12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 22 13/16 in. (32.0 x 32.0 x 58.0 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt

Accession Number

22.1771

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