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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Guinean, Baga people
Title:Nimba Mask
Date Made:20th century
Type:Adornment
Materials:Wood
Place Made:Africa; Guinea
Accession Number:  AC 1971.7
Credit Line:Museum purchase
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
Shoulder mask of Baga fertility goddess.

Tags:
breast; masks; rituals

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