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Baboon mask, Nigerian

Made By Igbo Cultural Group (Nigeria)
Dateearly/mid 20th century
Mediumwood, white clay (kaolin), patina (sacrificial material)
Dimensions10 × 6 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (25.4 × 16.5 × 16.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.36
On View
Not on view
Figure with mask / masquerade figure
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