Mask

Nkamu people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

20th century

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Dark brown glossy vessel has rounded bottom which is larger than top half of vessel; mid-point marked by raised bands. Shoulder has herringbone pattern.
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This "undress" crown is a type of headgear worn by a Yoruba king on festive or ceremonial occasions that do not warrant the wearing of the most important veiled and beaded crown
Round, dark brown vessel with glossy surface has short, curved rim. Three parallel incised lines mark shoulder, which has four pairs of upturned knob handles.