Head-wrap of blue fabric with metallic thread

Head-wrap (gele)

Abiola Sholanke

2014

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Ovoid vessel with dark brown patina has narrow, short neck with flared rim; shoulder of jar divided into triangular sections with raised ridges; each triangle has raised circle with cross inside. Bottom half of vessel has raised, curved lines descending below each triangle.
Voluminous poncho-type garment of narrow strip woven cotton and silk, natural tan silk exterior, lined with red and green striped cotton, with "eight knives" and other finely embroided motif
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.
Blue velvet man's kufi-style hat embellished with gold thread