The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Masquerade Element: Human Face

Masquerade Element: Human Face

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Masquerade Element: Human Face

Date:: 18th–19th century
Geography:: Nigeria
Culture:: Yoruba peoples, Ijebu group
Medium:: Brass
Dimensions:: H. x W. x D.: 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/2in. (11.4 x 6.7 x 3.8cm)
Classification:: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line:: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:: 1991.17.45

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