Mudpack Coiffure

Dongiro

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Caption

Dongiro. Mudpack Coiffure, 20th century. Organic material, pigment, human hair, plastic beads, ostrich feathers, copper alloy, aluminum, 13 3/4 x 12 1/2 x 15 in. (35.0 x 31.8 x 38.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, John W. James Fund, 1996.112.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Dongiro

Title

Mudpack Coiffure

Date

20th century

Geography

Place made: Kenya

Medium

Organic material, pigment, human hair, plastic beads, ostrich feathers, copper alloy, aluminum

Classification

Costume

Dimensions

13 3/4 x 12 1/2 x 15 in. (35.0 x 31.8 x 38.2 cm)

Credit Line

John W. James Fund

Accession Number

1996.112.1

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