Hornbill Mask (Gegon) with Islamic Inscriptions

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Hornbill Mask (Gegon) with Islamic Inscriptions

mid 20th century

wood, raffia, and ink

32 1/2 x 15 x 13 in. (82.55 x 38.1 x 33.02 cm)

CREATION PLACE:

Cote d'Ivoire, Africa

CULTURE OR GROUP:

Diomande

OBJECT NAME:

face masks

CREDIT LINE:

Gift of Richard J. and Barbara Faletti, Faletti Family Collection

OBJECT NUMBER:

1996-12-1

IMAGE USE:

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LOCATION:

African Gallery

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