Bull Mask

Guere artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Bull Mask
Artist: Guere artist
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Côte d'Ivoire
Culture: Guere peoples
Medium: Wood, cowrie shells, rope, metal, animal teeth, fiber, cloth
Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 x W. 7 1/2 x D. 4 in. (26 x 19.1 x 10.2 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Roda and Gilbert Graham, 1992
Object Number: 1992.225.2
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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