Bush Cow Headdress

Mama, Mangam Society

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Caption

Mama, Mangam Society. Bush Cow Headdress, early 20th century. Wood, pigment, 5 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 17 in. (14.7 x 36.8 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede, 75.75.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Bush Cow Headdress

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Upper Benue River area, Nigeria

Medium

Wood, pigment

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 17 in. (14.7 x 36.8 x 43.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Friede

Accession Number

75.75.2

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