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Bwami Society Mask (lukungu)
Bwami Society Mask (lukungu)

Bwami Society Mask (lukungu)

Dateearly 20th century (before 1930s)
Associated withAfrica
MediumIvory
Dimensionsheight, width, and depth: 4 3/4 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (12.1 × 5.7 × 3.2 cm)
ClassificationsBone and Ivory
Credit LineGift of Lee and Dona Bronson
Object numberG.78.29.10
On View
On view
ProvenanceLee and Dona Bronson, Beverly Hills, CA
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