Helmet Mask (Mboom)
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Helmet Mask (Mboom)
MediumWood, textile, beads, cowrie shells, natural fiber, and copper alloy
Dimensions20 × 10 × 13 in. (50.8 × 25.4 × 33 cm)
ClassificationsMask / Headdress
Object number
AAA250
DescriptionLarge mask with protruding forehead; beaded triangular pattern on forehead; horizontal eyes, beaded eyelids, and beaded bridge of the nose; around the mouth is also beaded and base of mask is also lined with beads and shells; beard of helmet also has natural fibers; beaded designs is also on side and back of headStatus
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Dan peoples
Dan peoples
Bamana peoples
