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

Chieftancy Mask

Maker Temne Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumBrass and fiber
Dimensions6 1/4 x 6 x 1 1/8 in. (15.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.81
Collections
DescriptionPartial helmet (helmet area missing); in the form of a face with repoussé details and pierced mouth and eyes.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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