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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Antelope Headpiece (wan-nyaka)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Antelope Headpiece (wan-nyaka)

Maker Mossi Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedBurkina Faso, Africa
MediumWood, earth colors
Dimensions6 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 19 3/8 in. (16.5 x 12.1 x 49.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.23
Collections
DescriptionMask with long beak and curving horns, crest, carved linear design and pigments.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
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mid 20th century
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Ogoni Artist
mid 20th century
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Senufo Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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late 20th century
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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mid 20th century
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Igbo Artist
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