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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Ntomo Society Face Mask
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Ntomo Society Face Mask

Artist Marka peoples (Malian)
DateEarly- to mid-20th century
MediumWood | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
ClassificationsAfrican art
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2384
Terms
  • Marka
  • Mali
  • Africa
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On view
DescriptionMask made of wood and metal overlay. Ntomo society mask.

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