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Figure with mask / masquerade figure

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood, feathers (sacrificial material), white clay (kaolin), red clay (possibly ochre), earth
Dimensions30 1/2 × 6 in. (77.5 × 15.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.15
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