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Helmet Mask (Kipoko)

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Pende (Eastern)
MEDIUM Wood, pigment
  • Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 10 1/2 x 11 x 14 in. (26.8 x 28.0 x 35.5 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 88.189
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Abbott A. Lippman
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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