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Group of Six Masks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of six masks stacked on top of each other. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood. The masks have different facial expressions. The top mask has a large nose and mouth, with lines around the eyes. The second mask from the top has a long nose and a small mouth. The third mask from the top has a wide face with a small mouth. The fourth mask from the top has a long nose and a wide mouth. The fifth mask from the top has a wide face with a small mouth and lines around the eyes. The bottom mask has a wide face with a large mouth and lines around the eyes. The background is white. The sculpture is titled "Group of Six Masks" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 442 px
Museum record:
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