Helmet Mask (Korubla)

Senufo people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Helmet Mask (Korubla) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, feathers, aluminum and encrustations
  • Dimensions 12 1/2 x 8 x 16 1/4 in. (31.8 x 20.3 x 41.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of William F. Deneen in memory of Marguerite Deneen, his mother, 1985.593
  • Work Type mask
  • Classification Costume

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