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Dan and Mano

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Dan/Mano, 1900-1932

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Mask

Dan/Mano, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, red and tan pigments, 10 1/16 × 5 5/16 × 3 1/4 in. (25.5 × 13.5 × 8.3 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Jackson, Massapequa, New York
Object Number 1992.114
Open-eyed mask with 2 fragments of nails in forehead, tan pigment on face, encrustation around eyes, metal fragment on left eye, red pigment on interior of eyes.

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Dan

2000–2000

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Mano

2000–2000

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