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Lele, 1933-1966

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Lele

Mask

Lele, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, raffia, cowrie shells, animal hair, metal, (without raffia): 7 1/2 × 5 3/16 × 2 11/16 in. (19 × 13.2 × 6.8 cm.) (with raffia): 15 3/8 in. (39 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Gilbert and Jean Jackson, Potomac, Maryland
Object Number 1994.183
Headdress of woven raffia; raffia pile with metal tacks on the face; and a beard of woven raffia cowrie shells and animal hair.

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