Ntomo Facemask

Artist Artist Unknown

DateEarly to mid 20th century

Associated withAfrica

MediumWood

Dimensions22 1/2 x 7 in. (57.2 x 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsWood

Credit LineGift of Klaus and Joan Ries

Object number2016.21.2

On View

Not on view

ProvenanceCollected by Hans Ries (1907–1998), Mali, ca. 1961; exported to United States before 1969; to son, Klaus Ries, Southern Pines, NC; given to NCMA, 2016.

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