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Face Mask

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Ibibio
MEDIUM Wood, pigment, string
  • Place Made: Cross River area, Nigeria
    • DATES early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 10 x 8 x 4 in. (25.4 x 20.4 x 10.2 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 71.175.7
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerofsky
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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