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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Helmet Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Helmet Mask

Maker Vai Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions15 1/16 x 8 7/16 x 9 5/8 in. (38.3 x 21.4 x 24.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.21
Collections
DescriptionWith neck rolls, cheek scarifications, elaborately plaited coiffure, and a glossy darkened surface
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