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| 1 | 2008.4.0002 | Mask | Large mask used for Poro rituals, a secret society initiation for men. The mask has a protruding forehead and nose. Very small eyes. 3 Horns on top, center horn split at top. Carved striations in horns. Triangle pattern carved into forehead. Large X pattern carved on face, holes carved around edge of mask for raffia/costume attachment, no raffia is present. There are wear marks on mask, wood split on back edge of mask.There is damage to top of mask, possible insect damage. |
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| 2 | 2008.4.0004 | Mask | Poro mask used for the initiation into a secret society. Rounded protruding forehead. Three horns, center split "v" shaped. Large nose, small rounded eyes. Holes carved for costume raffia attachment. No scarification. Nostrils are carved into the nose. Many gouges in face-several cracks in face. Damage above both eyes. Crack above left eye on forehead. Right horn broken off and reattached and loose. Crack on nose. Inside top damaged. |
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