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Mask

c. 1900s?

Africa, West Africa, Liberia, Dan-style maker

Medium
Wood
Measurements
Overall: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1953.456
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A dark-brown wood mask features an elongated face tapering to a pointed chin. A vertical ridge bisects the forehead, leading to a small, rectangular nose. Narrow horizontal slits form the eyes beneath subtle brow ridges. Full, rounded lips are slightly parted, carved in relief against smooth cheeks. The surface is highly polished and reflective, casting bright highlights across the dark, uniform finish.

Mask

c. 1900s?

Africa, West Africa, Liberia, Dan-style maker

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