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Mask

Marka, 1933-1966

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Marka

Mask

Marka, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, nails, thread, 14 3/16 × 6 1/16 × 3 9/16 in. (36 × 15.4 × 9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Gilbert and Jean Jackson, Potomac, Maryland
Object Number 1994.185
One horn in the center of the forehead, face covered with metal strips.

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Marka

2000–2000

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