Headdress or helmet mask carved from wood and painted. Dome-shaped mask with central column or neck extending upwards to animal head. The head has a tapered muzzle, open mouth with small jagged teeth, and pointed upright ears. The base of the mask has holes drilled through all around the edge. The entire mask is painted with white spots.

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• Type of Item headdress
• Culture Bamana
• Material wood, paint
• Manufacturing Technique carved
• Measurements height 47.0 cm, diameter 27.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
• Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget

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• Made in Mali

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• Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
• Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3420/0011