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Photo of collection object Maiden Spirit Mask (Agbogho Mmuo) — Nupe. Maiden Spirit Mask (Agbogho Mmuo), 19th century. Wood, pigment, 14 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 8 1/4in. (36.8 x 15.9 x 21cm). Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.823. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Maiden Spirit Mask (Agbogho Mmuo)

19th century

Nupe

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Nupe
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment
Medium: wood, pigment
Locations: Place made: Nigeria
Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 8 1/4in. (36.8 x 15.9 x 21cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 22.823
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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