About the Artwork
Animal-Like Mask
before 1904
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Oceanian
Papuan gulf
Bamboo, bark and bark cloth
Overall: 19 7/8 × 12 1/2 × 6 1/4 inches (50.5 × 31.8 × 15.9 cm)
Wood and Woodcarving
Oceanic Art
Gift of Frederick Stearns
68.198
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Markings
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Tag on object: "Mask, New Guinea Karema. Used in religious dances. J.C.S. London 9/15/03 for $4.00"
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Credit Line for Reproduction
Papua Gulf, Oceanian, Animal-Like Mask, before 1904, bamboo, bark and bark cloth. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Frederick Stearns, 68.198.
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