D'mba (Shoulder mask)

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D'mba (Shoulder mask)
D'mba (Shoulder mask)
D'mba (Shoulder mask)

D'mba (Shoulder mask)

Maker
Date1st half of the 20th century
GeographyGuinea, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensionsheight: 49 in. (124.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of John J. and Halina Klejman
Object number1959.36
Status
On view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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