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Bird Masquerade or Marionette Head (kono)
Bird Masquerade or Marionette Head (kono)

Bird Masquerade or Marionette Head (kono)

Dateearly-mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, pigment, and fiber
Dimensions22 x 19 x 9 in. (55.9 x 48.3 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Lewis W. Pate
Object numberGL.73.15.23
On View
On view
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