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

Epa Mask

Maker Yoruba Artist

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedAfrica

MediumWood with pigment

Dimensions49 x 18 x 18 in. (124.5 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1995.28.59

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionEpa headdress surmounted by a bearded equestrian figure with four small figures at the sides, wearing a large complex cap, with pigments, and a good patina.

Epa mask with equestrian figure on top, flanked by two additional figures on each side of horse. The main figure has rounded stylized beard and holds implement in right hand. Pigment residue on base of mask.