Object Details
Maker
Senufo artist
Description
Wood helmet with oval face, large rabbit ears. Traces of paint
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Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Milton Ratner
Object number
76-34-12
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Mask
Medium
Wood, paint
Dimensions
H x W x D: 41.3 x 23.2 x 23.5 cm (16 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
Geography
Côte d'Ivoire
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
male
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_76-34-12