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Gelede mask

Made By Yoruba Cultural Group (Nigeria)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood with some dark pigmentation on hat and face
Dimensions11 × 6 1/2 × 6 in. (27.9 × 16.5 × 15.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.8
On View
Not on view
Shrine Figure ?
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