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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Gelede Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Gelede Mask

Maker Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, pigment and string
Dimensions6 5/8 x 8 3/8 x 12 3/4 in. (16.8 x 21.3 x 32.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.35
Collections
DescriptionMask with plaited and linear carved coiffure.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Mask (ere gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Mask (gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
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
Female Gelede Mask (ere Gelede)
Yoruba Artist
mid 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Mask (ori oro or gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ibo Wood Face Mask
Igbo Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by John Knaub
Mask
Urhobo Artist
undated
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 Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Gelede Helmet Mask
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Cassowary Dance Costume
Iatmul
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Epa Mask
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Mask (Ulaga or Ojionu)
Igbo Artist
undated

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