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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Dance Headpiece
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Dance Headpiece

Maker Ekoi Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedCross River, Africa
MediumWood, skin, raffia, and pigment
Dimensions10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.14
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DescriptionIn the form of a head with open mouth; carved teeth; extended tongue; covered with animal skin; basketry cap; pigment.

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