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Butterfly mask

Made By Bobo Cultural Group
Made By Burkina Faso or Malian
Dateearly/mid 20th century
Mediumwood, white pigment (kaolin), red pigment (ochre?), and black pigment (charcoal?); evidence of patina from ritual substances
Dimensions9 1/2 × 35 1/2 in. (24.1 × 90.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberM.2017.17.3
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