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Gable Mask

Iatmul

Gable Mask

Iatmul, 1900-1932

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Iatmul

Gable Mask

Iatmul, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, pigment, plant fibers, 27 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 3 9/16 in. (69.9 x 35 x 9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object Number 1955.251.42
Gable Mask Central Iatmul Oceanic, New Guinea, Middle Sepik, town of Kararau (early 20th century) Wood, polychrome Gift of Alan Wurtzburger BMA 1955.251.42
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1955; Alan Wurtzburger
Douglas F. Fraser & Paul S. Wingret, "The Wurtzburger Collection of Oceanic Art". Baltimore Museum of Art. 1956 pg 25. ills cover.
Baltimore Sun. Brown Section. ills pg 15.

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