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Horned Mask

19th–20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Horned Mask
  • Artist: Urhobo artist
  • Date: 19th–20th century
  • Geography: Nigeria, Niger Delta region
  • Culture: Urhobo peoples
  • Medium: Wood, pigments
  • Dimensions: H. 18 3/4 x W. 5 7/8 x D. 4 3/8 in. (47.6 x 14.9 x 11.1 cm)
  • Classification: Wood-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Gift of Mrs. Thomas R. Morgan, 1976
  • Object Number: 1976.199
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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