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Maiden Spirit Mask

Punu, 1900-1966

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Punu

Maiden Spirit Mask

Punu, 1900-1966

Physical Qualities Wood and polychrome, 30 H x 17.5 W x 16 D cm.
Credit Line Gift of Bernice Barth, Los Angeles
Object Number 1999.168
Maiden spirit mask with a six-lobed hairstyle, a border of red between the coiffure and head; black painted eyebrows; and two black strokes on each cheek.
Bernice Barth, Los Angeles

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2000–2000

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