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Helmet Mask (Gelede)

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Helmet Mask (Gelede)

Helmet Mask (Gelede)

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Helmet Mask (Gelede)

Date:: 20th century
Geography:: Nigeria or Republic of Benin
Culture:: Yoruba peoples, Ketu group
Medium:: Wood
Dimensions:: H. 22 1/2 x W. 15 1/4 x D. 18 in. (57.2 x 38.7 x 45.7 cm)
Classification:: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Paul and Ruth W. Tishman, 1990
Accession Number:: 1990.336

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 352

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