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Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Hyena Mask
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.

Hyena Mask

Artist Bamana peoples (Malian)
DateEarly- to mid-20th century
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 21 1/2 x 6 in. (54.6 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsAfrican art
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2391
Terms
  • Hyena
  • Ceremonies
  • Mali
  • Africa
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On View
On view
DescriptionMask in the form of a hyena, made by the Bambera (currently referred to as Bamana), an ethnic group in southwest Mali. Made of wood and pigment.

Label TextBamana Peoples Malian Hyena Mask, early- to mid-20th century Wood, 21 1/2 x 6 in. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2391
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