Artist:Chokwe
Medium: Wood
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Dates:19th century
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 5 1/2 in. (19.1 x 8 x 14 cm)
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Accession Number: 69.168.2
Image: 69.168.2_PS2.jpg,
Catalogue Description: The eyes are bean-shaped with slit openings and are enclosed in flat raised circles formed by brown and cheek. Mouth is raised, with open flat lips exposing pointed teeth. The ears are small, extended and are drilled inside. An incised bar pattern appears on cheeks and forehead. A single drill hole at top rim of mask. Condition: good. Native repair (sewn crack) top of head and fron of right ear.