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Mask with plaited and linear carved coiffure.
Gelede Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Gelede Mask

Maker Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, 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
Visual DescriptionMask with plaited and linear carved coiffure.
Mask with plaited coiffure and pigments.
Mask (ere gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
A carved dark wooden mask with a tall, rounded coiffure. The face features prominent round eyes with drilled centers, a broad nose, and closed lips. There is some damage in the form of holes in the top.
Mask (gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Mask with scarifications; surmounted by a large tray with bowl; complex ties; pigments.
Female Gelede Mask (ere Gelede)
Yoruba Artist
mid 20th century
Mask with cheek and forehead scarifications; large crest with projections; pigment.
Gelede Mask (ere Gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
A dark carved wooden mask with bulging eyes, an open mouth showing teeth, and two partial ridged horns. The broken-off curved horns lie separately on either side.
Gelede Helmet Mask
Yoruba Artist
undated
Mask with beard, scarifications, tall crown projections, and pigments.
Mask (ori oro or gelede)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Mask with open mouth, carved teeth, scarifications, linear carved coiffure and pigments.
Ibo Wood Face Mask
Igbo Artist
undated
Mask with hand grip, diamond shaped mouth with carved teeth, linear forehead scarifications, knotted coiffure, pigments, and a fine patina.
Mask
Urhobo Artist
undated
A carved dark wooden mask featuring a rough, light-colored material on top for the hair. It has incised chevron patterns on the forehead, diagonal cheek markings, narrow eyes, a short broad nose, carved ears, and wide, prominent closed lips.
Gelede Male Mask
Makonde Artist
undated
Finely woven rattan body costume with hanging fiber. Wings and head made from plaited string. Long neck. Design painted on predominately black body. Shell eye. Cassowary feathers extend down sides and ridge of back. Dangling twine from circular disc ears.
Cassowary Dance Costume
Iatmul
20th century
A metallic mask with a central, repoussé face, large semi-circular side panels, and a triangular bottom panel, all decorated with concentric ridges. A wrapped bundle of sticks, cloth, and string extends from the top.
Funerary Elephant Mask (gbendekolo)
Limba Artist
undated
Bulky helmet mask with carved teeth, long curving horns, bulbous eyes, and decorated with red and black pigments and encrustation.
Helmet Mask (egungun)
Yoruba Artist
undated

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