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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ancestor Headdress (ere egungun olode)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Ancestor Headdress (ere egungun olode)

Maker Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumWood, shell, fabric, coins, pigment and patina
Dimensions11 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 10 in. (29.8 x 27.3 x 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.50
Collections
DescriptionHead with cheek and forehead scarifications; tall and long downward curving side plait; fabric; shell and coins; pigments.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Man's Prestige Hat (ashetu)
Bamum Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ancestor Spirit Masquerade Costume (egungun)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Female twin figure (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Headpiece (egungun)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male Twin Figure (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
20th Century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male twin figure (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male twin figure (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Commemorative Staff (asen)
Fon Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Gelede Mask (ere Gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Helmet Mask (egungun)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Figure of twin (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
Mid-20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Female Gelede Mask (ere Gelede)
Yoruba Artist
mid 20th century

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