Maskette

84-9-4

Location: On Display in the Native American Voices

From: United States of America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 84-9-4
Current Location Native American Voices - On Display
Culture Delaware Culture | Lenape
Provenience United States of America
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Glass | Pigment
Description

Wood minature mask with glass bead and red pigment. Oval face with raised T-shaped eyebrows and nose and raised frowning mouth. One eye set with clear glass bead other bead missing. Red pigment rubbed into face of mask. Two holes for suspension pierced in back.

Length 7.8 cm
Width 6 cm
Thickness 2.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from and gift of Fred Boschan, 1984

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