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Kpelle, 1900-1932

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Kpelle

Mask

Kpelle

Mask

Kpelle, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, fiber, metal nails, 11 5/8 × 6 11/16 × 3 3/4 in. (29.5 × 17 × 9.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Barry and Toby T. Hecht, Bethesda, Maryland
Object Number 1987.142
WITH BRAIDED COIFFURE

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Kpelle

2000–2000

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