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Helmet Mask

Date20th century

Maker Kenyan \Tanzanian, Makonde

Object number2010.44.3

Credit LineGift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam

Dimensions10 x 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (25.4 x 28.6 x 19.7 cm)

MediumWood, hair

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