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Helmet mask representing a man's head with small beard, carved teeth, elaborate linear scarifications, and a tiered coiffure.
Helmet Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Helmet Mask

Maker Igbo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions11 3/4 x 9 x 13 7/8 in. (29.8 x 22.9 x 35.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.15
Collections
Visual DescriptionHelmet mask representing a man's head with small beard, carved teeth, elaborate linear scarifications, and a tiered coiffure.
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