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Bird mask

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Dateearly-mid 20th century
Mediumwood, white clay pigment (kaolin), red pigment (ochre?), dark pigment (charcoal), plus additional patina
Dimensions21 × 5 1/2 in. (53.3 × 14 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.16
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