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Mask with small bird atop

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Dateearly-mid 20th century
Mediumwood with white clay (kaolin), charcoal and red pigment (possibly ochre)
Dimensions40 × 12 in. (101.6 × 30.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger (RC.83.14)
Object numberRC.83.14
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