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Ntomo Mask

Maker Unidentified Bamana artist

Datemid 20th century

Place createdMali, Africa

Mediumwood, cowrie shells, beads, twine

Dimensions22 × 9 1/8 × 6 1/2 in. (55.9 × 23.2 × 16.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of Betty Herriman

Accession Number2013.259

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