Antelope Head Puppet

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Antelope Head Puppet

DateMid-20th century

MediumWood, metal, polychrome

Dimensions36 1/4 × 9 3/4 × 13 3/4 in. (92.1 × 24.8 × 34.9 cm.)

Credit LineGift of Barry and Toby T. Hecht, Bethesda, Maryland

Object number1988.1412a-c

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African

Last Updated1/11/24

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