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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Helmet Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Helmet Mask

Maker Makonde Artist , Mozambique
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
PurchasedBrussels, Europe
MediumWood, hair, pigment
Dimensions9 7/8 x 10 x 12 5/8 in. (25.1 x 25.4 x 32.1 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Snead Y. Davis
Object number1998.11
Collections
Descriptionhead of man in a realistic style, real hair is affixed to the scalp, incised line forms shape of hairline, including sideburns, mouth is slightly open revealing carved teeth
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