Headdress

Loko people, Northern Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Headdress (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, leather
  • Dimensions Overall: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of an anonymous donor, 1985.355
  • Work Type headdress
  • Classification Costume

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