Artist
Unknown African
CultureMende peoples (possibly)
Titles
- Horned Mask (Poro society)
Date1890–1950
PlaceLiberia, Africa
MediumWood, cowrie shells, fur, hair, nails, brass tacks
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 11 3/4 × 9 in. (35.6 × 29.8 × 22.9 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number73.91
Not on view
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Department
African ArtObject Type
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