Description:
Carved and painted fertility ceremonial mask with raffia border and inset with shells
Cowrie shells imbedded on forehead, cheeks, and chin. Shells for eyes, with holes carved in center. Face is elongated with painted designs. Raffia (tan and burgundy) beard around edges of 3/4 of head.

Tags:
indigenous people

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