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Kuosi Society Elephant Mask (mbap mteng)
Kuosi Society Elephant Mask (mbap mteng)
Kuosi Society Elephant Mask (mbap mteng)

Kuosi Society Elephant Mask (mbap mteng)

DateEarly–mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumCloth, glass beads, raffia, fiber, and dyes
Dimensionsheight and width: 55 × 22 in. (139.7 × 55.9 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LinePurchased with funds from various donors, by exchange
Object number2022.7
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