Dan Mask
Item
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Original Title
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title unknown
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Devised Title
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Dan Mask
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Date
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unknown
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Creator
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unknown
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Description
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The face mask is from the Dan ethnic group which shares the Cote d'Ivoirian and Liberian border and is spiritually charged. The mask has simple facial features with slits for eyes and protruding lips and has many purposes like being worn by dancers, athletes, and warriors.
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Primary Subject
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1900-1999
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Art
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Spirituality
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Additional Subject
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African art
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Black art
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Masks
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Type
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Decorative arts
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Medium
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Wood
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Additional Techniques
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Carving
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Measurements
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9 in x 3 3/8 in x 5 3/8 in
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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pc161
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0043
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University
