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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Helmet Mask (sowei)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Helmet Mask (sowei)

Maker Mende Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumWood, fiber
Dimensions15 x 10 x 11 in. (38.1 x 25.4 x 27.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.28
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionWith neck rolls, elaborately plaited coiffure, fiber attachment, and blackened surface.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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