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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Poro Mask
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAfrican Art

Poro Mask

Place CreatedLiberia, Africa
CultureDan
MediumWood, fabric
Credit LineGift of Dennis and Carolyn Olsen
DimensionsMaximum (including beard): 16 × 7 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (40.6 × 19.7 × 8.9 cm)
Object number2021.004.006
ProvenanceEx coll. Dennis and Carolyn Olsen, United States, probably purchased from traders in Liberia, ca. 1967-1970.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • African Art
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