Papier mâché container in the form of "Mammy's" head

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Papier mâché container in the form of "Mammy's" head. The container is spherical, with a round hole cut out at the top, revealing a hollow inside. The face has a prominent nose and large red lips. Yellow flower-print fabric is adhered around the head and tied as a kerchief. The print features blue, red, and yellow flowers with green stems.

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