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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Oceanic; Melanesian
Title:Mask
Date Made:20th century
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Wood, cowry shells, raffia, paint--red, black, white
Place Made:Oceania; Melanesia; Malay Archipelago; New Guinea
Measurements:28-3/4 x 7-1/4
Accession Number:  MH 1969.24.VL
Credit Line:Gift of Professor Marian Hayes (Class of 1925)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Carved and painted fertility ceremonial mask with raffia border and inset with shells
Cowry shells imbedded on forehead, cheeks, and chin. Shells for eyes, with holes carved in center. Face is elongated with painted designs. Raffia (tan and burgundy) beard around edges of 3/4 of head.

Tags:
indigenous people

Subjects:
Indigenous peoples

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