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Mum and Kom
Mask Representing a Male Dignitary
Mum/Kom, 1900-1932
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Mum and Kom
Mask Representing a Male Dignitary
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Mum
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Kom
Mask Representing a Male Dignitary
Mum/Kom, 1900-1932
Physical Qualities
Wood, pigment, 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift
Object Number
1972.73
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Mum
2000–2000
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Kom
2000–2000
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