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Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-1951, described as Ceremonial headmask; incised gourd painting black with incised white designs-elephant? basketry backing; length 13 ½ inches; wide 6 inches. Made by local carver; Chukwu Okoro.
Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-1649, described as “Mwela” mask; West Basuku; feather covered netting face mask with three pieces of gourd attached. Raphia neck band. Used during circumcision ceremonies. Diameter approximately 63.5 cm.

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