Helmet Crest Mask (Epa)
Artist/Maker
Nigeria, Yoruba people
Date20th century
Mediumwood, paint and iron
DimensionsOverall: 35 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (90.8 x 21 x 26.4 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
Object number2007.48.12
DescriptionHelmet mask for the Epa masquerade. Epa masks are surmounted by images that honor ancestral excellence such as this fecund mother of twins.On View
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