Blackjack

African

19th century

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Oblong dark heavily patinated vessel has narrow mouth and four appliqued faces evenly spaced at top.
Helmet mask with female face has glossy, black surface, elaborate plaited coiffure, band of horizontal marks on forehead, slitted eyes, bulging rings around neck, and black raffia fringe attached to base.
Gold Weight in Pyramid Form, Akan group, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, African, brass
Figure, Mumuye people, Nigeria, African, wood