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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Helmet mask for Epa
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Helmet mask for Epa

Artist Yoruba Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, traces of paint
Dimensionsapprox.: 31 × 14 in. (78.7 × 35.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Edgar Mandeville
Object number2020.29
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Description​Wood helmet type base with large rectangular mouth serving as eyeholes; face has almond shaped eyes. Helmet is surmounted by dog with collar and long raised tail. Traces of red and black vegetal pigments or paint. Some wear and cracks.
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