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Mask (early 1900s, before 1933–37). The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.457

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Generally, Mano masks are considered to be manifestations of forest spirits and can be grouped into 11 major types relating to aspects of social control, political and judicial matters, peacemaking, education, competition, and entertainment. This mask was acquired in Liberia by the medical missionary George Harley between 1933 and 1937.

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A dark, weathered wooden mask with large eyeholes and hanging bells represents a traditional African ceremonial object.

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