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Egungun Masquerade Costume
Egungun Masquerade Costume
Egungun Masquerade Costume

Egungun Masquerade Costume

Datecirca 1930–1950
Associated withAfrica
MediumCloth, wood, and buttons
Dimensionsheight: 68 in. (172.7 cm)
width: 54 in. (137.2 cm)
depth (variable; when "dressed" for display): 33 in. (83.8 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LinePurchased with funds provided through a bequest from Lucile E. Moorman
Object number97.5.3
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