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Masquerade Ensemble

20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Masquerade Ensemble
  • Artist: Igbo artist
  • Date: 20th century
  • Geography: Nigeria, Akwa region, Cross River region
  • Culture: Igbo peoples
  • Medium: Wool, vegetable fiber, synthetic fiber, cotton, bast fiber
  • Dimensions: H. 54 in. (137.2 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Woven
  • Credit Line: Gift of Drs. Herbert F. and Teruko S. Neuwalder, 1991
  • Object Number: 1991.377.3
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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