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Ceremonial rain-making shoulder mask (sukwava) Late 19th – early 20th century Wurkun people, Benue River area, Nigeria Wood and paint H: 158; W: 45; D: 45 cm Gift of the Jacques Kerchache family, Paris Accession number: B85.0076 |
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Publications: Newton, Douglas, African and Oceanic Art in Jerusalem, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2001, English Exhibition: Highlights of the Collection: African and Oceanic Art Many Faces: Masks from Many Times and Many Places, Beningson Gallery, Ruth Youth Wing, 08/04/2009 - 01/12/2009 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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