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1993.68.21

Wooden mask with holes carved at the eyes so presumably worn over the head with the openings allowing the wearer to see out. Human features with scarifications/ markings on each cheek and a bald head. Stained black. Holes around the base through which a length of twisted raffia leaf twine has been threaded.[ZM 25/04/2013]

1993.68.21

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden mask with holes carved at the eyes so presumably worn over the head with the openings allowing the wearer to see out. Human features with scarifications/ markings on each cheek and a bald head. Stained black. Holes around the base through which a length of twisted raffia leaf twine has been threaded.[ZM 25/04/2013]
Person
Field collector Mrs Grundy
PRM source Mrs Grundy
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1993
Acquisition information
Donated: 1993
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Raffia Leaf Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Stained
Dimensions
Width: max 244 mm, Depth: max 340 mm, Height: max 252 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1993.68.21

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