Makonde artist. <em>Helmet Mask</em>, 20th century. Wood, human hair, pigment, leather, 7 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (17.8 x 19.0 x 26.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1995.173.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1995.173.7_view01.jpg)

Makonde artist. Helmet Mask, 20th century. Wood, human hair, pigment, leather, 7 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (17.8 x 19.0 x 26.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1995.173.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1995.173.7_view01.jpg)

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Helmet Mask

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Makonde artist

MEDIUM Wood, human hair, pigment, leather

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS

Possible place made: Africa
Possible place made: Tanzania

DATES 20th century

DIMENSIONS 7 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (17.8 x 19.0 x 26.7 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa

ACCESSION NUMBER 1995.173.7

CREDIT LINE Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Head naturalistic in style. Face with lips slightly parted; coiffure inlaid with human hair; head wrapped in carved kerchief. Kerchief knotted in back, decorated with painted checkerboard design. CONDITION: Extensive repairs. Hole over left ear, leather patch at rear of neck. Numerous cracks, stains, signs of wear.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Makonde artist. Helmet Mask, 20th century. Wood, human hair, pigment, leather, 7 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (17.8 x 19.0 x 26.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1995.173.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1995.173.7_view01.jpg)

IMAGE overall, CUR.1995.173.7_view01.jpg., 2020

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