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Wan

Scope note

Use to describe works produced by the African ethnic group of the same name inhabiting Côte d'Ivoire, neighboring the Baule and the Guro, known for their masks and masquerades.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262513

Broader Terms used

<Mande region styles>

Term used for

Ngwanu
Nwa

Created

13yrs ago

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