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Bwoom Mask

Attribution (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba culture, died c. 1970-75)
CultureDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba
Datec. 1940-60, with later restorations
Mediumwood with copper, glass beads, cowrie shells, textiles, and fur
Dimensions26 × 8 × 15 1/2 in. (66 × 20.3 × 39.4 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineCharles and Isabel Eaton Trust
Object number2022.10
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