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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headpiece (egungun)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Headpiece (egungun)

Maker Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, pigment, patina
Dimensions15 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (39.4 x 22.2 x 26 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.10
Collections
DescriptionWith small beard, scarifications, large bulbous eyes, coiffure with crown projection, pigments and encrustation
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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