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Mask
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Mask

Artist/Maker Karumba people Burkina Faso
Datecollected between 1960-1973
CultureKarumba
Mediumwood and paint
DimensionsOverall: 38 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 4 in. (97.2 x 39.4 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Professor and Mrs. Robert R. Ferens
Terms
    Object number91.0057
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
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