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Karanga Mask

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Date20th Century
Mediumwood, pigment, raffia
Dimensions36 x 13 1/2 x 8 in. (91.4 x 34.3 x 20.3 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Object numberM.2011.11.19
Descriptionbird head with large curving beak, surmounted by a pair of curving horns and a rectangular openwork projection with geometric form, with overall carved geometric design, red, black, blue and white pigment, and a good patina
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