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Mask

Date:: 19th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Benue River Valley region
Culture:: Okpoto peoples, Idoma group
Medium:: Wood, kaolin
Dimensions:: H. 8 11/16 x W. 5 5/8 x D. 3 1/4 in. (22.1 x 14.3 x 8.3 cm)
Classification:: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line:: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1970
Accession Number:: 1978.412.624

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 352

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