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Mask
early 1900s, before 1933–37
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
Generally, Mano masks are considered to be manifestations of forest spirits and can be grouped into 11 major types relating to aspects of social control, political and judicial matters, peacemaking, education, competition, and entertainment. This mask was acquired in Liberia by the medical missionary George Harley between 1933 and 1937.
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- Title: Mask
- Date Created: early 1900s, before 1933–37
- Physical Dimensions: Overall: 28 x 15.2 cm (11 x 6 in.)
- Provenance: (Ralph C. Altman, Los Angeles)
- Type: Mask
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.457
- Medium: Wood, copper alloy, plant fiber, cloth, rawhide or leather, teeth, seeds, resin, synthetic material, iron, and glass beads
- Fun Fact: The jaw of this mask is hinged, allowing it to open and close.
- Department: African Art
- Culture: Africa, West Africa, Liberia, Mano-style carver
- Credit Line: The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund
- Collection: African Art
- Accession Number: 1953.457
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