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Yoruba Head Piece

19th century - 20th century
19th/20th century
215 x 165 x 165 mm (8.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in.)

Anonymous,

Object Type: sculpture

Medium and Support: Carved wood with hair stained black

Credit Line: Gift of Louis LeFevre, 1980

Accession Number: 1980.23.8

Commentary

The object is to be worn on top of the head with a cloth wrap-around; it has no holes for attachment.

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headgear*, West Africa*

headgear - Any covering for the head.
West Africa - no TGN; based on LC 85001688 ("Africa, West")

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object Dimensions: 215 x 165 x 165 mm (8.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in.)

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Anonymous, . Yoruba Head Piece, 19th century - 20th century. Carved wood with hair stained black. object : 215 x 165 x 165 mm (8.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in.). DAC accession number 1980.23.8. Gift of Louis LeFevre, 1980.

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