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Male mask with hornbill head (Gaegon)

Dan/Mano/Loma, 1900-1966

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Male mask with hornbill head (Gaegon)

Dan/Mano/Loma, 1900-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, flannel, fur, metal, tooth, string, 14 15/16 × 6 5/16 × 7 1/16 in. (38 × 16 × 18 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of A. Harvey and Phyllis K. Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1991.391
Mask has red flannel covering eyes and nose, fur covers mouth and articulated jaw. Eyes covered by metal discs, metal spike protrudes from forehead.

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Dan

2000–2000

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Mano

2000–2000

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Loma

2000–2000

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