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1952

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Mask

This is a mask. We acquired it in 1952. Its medium is wood, carved and painted. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

  • Photograph
  • chromogenic print.
  • Courtesy of Pat McGrath and Ben Hassett.
  • 1.2016.2
  • Photograph
  • chromogenic print.
  • Courtesy of Pat McGrath and Ben Hassett.
  • 1.2016.1

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21 x 12.2 x 8.4 cm (8 1/4 x 4 13/16 x 3 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Mask; wood, carved and painted; H x W x D: 21 x 12.2 x 8.4 cm (8 1/4 x 4 13/16 x 3 5/16 in.); 1952-76-1-a,b

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