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Buffalo Mask, late 19th-early 20th Century
Mama(Kantana) people; Nigeria
Wood; 21 x 9 3/8 x 5…
Mask
Buffalo Mask, late 19th-early 20th Century
Mama(Kantana) people; Nigeria
Wood; 21 x 9 3/8 x 5…
Buffalo Mask, late 19th-early 20th Century Mama(Kantana) people; Nigeria Wood; 21 x 9 3/8 x 5 3/4 in. 93.43.2 Anonymous gift

Mask

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-masks
Culture Mama
Datelate 19th to early 20th Century
Made AtNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions21 × 9 3/8 × 5 3/4 in. (53.3 × 23.8 × 14.6 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number93.43.2
DescriptionWood carved buffalo mask from Nigeria, Mama culture.
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