Headdress for Egungun

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Headdress for Egungun (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions Overall: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Clifton A. Latting, 1986.625
  • Work Type headdress
  • Classification Costume

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