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Mumuye

Shoulder Mask

1900

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Mumuye

Shoulder Mask

1900

Physical Qualities Wood, 39 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (100.3 × 26.7 × 36.8 cm.)
Credit Line Bequest of Allen A. Davis
Object Number 2017.119
Abstract bird-like head with sagittal crest incised with parallel lines, long ears, or flaps to each side with a large rectangular hole. Rectangular hole on front appendage.
Allen A. Davis, Santa Fe, NM, USA by purchase from auction, 2003; Gros & Deletrez, Paris, France.

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