Divination Tapper (Iroke)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

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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.
Carved wood figure with beaded vest.
Figure holds two medicine bottles
Collector number EWAL 28