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

Helmet Mask

Maker Mende Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions10 3/4 x 9 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (27.3 x 23.5 x 26.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.17
Collections
DescriptionMask with neck rolls, scarifications, plaited coiffure with dentate carving, and a glossy darkened surface.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Sande Society Mask (sowei)
Mende Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Helmet Mask
Mende Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Helmet Mask
Vai Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Helmet Mask
Mende Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Mende Wood Sande Helmet Mask (sowei)
Mende Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Helmet Mask (sowei)
Mende Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Mende Wood Sande Helmet Mask (sowei)
Mende Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Helmet Mask (sowei)
Mende Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Sande Society Helmet Mask (zogbe)
Gola Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Helmet Mask (Janus Faced)
Nigerian Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ritual Ax
Yoruba Artist
late 19th century-early 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Mask
Dan Artist
undated

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