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Maiden Spirit Mask (kpelié)
Maiden Spirit Mask (kpelié)

Maiden Spirit Mask (kpelié)

Dateearly–mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
Dimensions12 3/4 x 6 x 3 in. (32.4 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of the Hanes Corporation
Object numberGL.72.19.12
On View
On view
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