Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmuo)

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Caption

Nupe. Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmuo), early 20th century. Wood, pigment, cloth, fiber, 22 1/2 x 8 x 12 1/2 in. (57.2 x 20.3 x 31.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas III, 74.211.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

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Title

Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmuo)

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Nigeria

Medium

Wood, pigment, cloth, fiber

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

22 1/2 x 8 x 12 1/2 in. (57.2 x 20.3 x 31.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas III

Accession Number

74.211.2

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