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Rooster mask

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood, white clay (kaolin), red pigment (ochre?), charcoal patina (possibly ritual material)
Dimensions8 1/2 × 9 × 8 1/2 in. (21.6 × 22.9 × 21.6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.35
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