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Pwo Mask (representing a female Ancestor)

Made By Chokwe Cultural Group
Date20th century
Dimensions15 x 8 x 11 in. (38.1 x 20.3 x 27.9 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Terms
  • mask
Object numberM.2009.15.3
DescriptionWith carved teeth, cheek and forehead scarifications, attached netting and braided fiber coiffure with pigment, darkened surface, and a fine patina
On View
Not on view
Exhibitions
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