Helmet Mask of a Bush Cow
Artist
Unknown African
CultureChamba peoples
Titles
- Helmet Mask of a Bush Cow
Date1865–1900
PlaceNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, sacrificial matter, metal, nails, and animal hide
DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 × 12 3/4 × 10 3/4 in. (80 × 32.4 × 27.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Friedkin
Object number89.261
Not on view
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Department
African ArtObject Type
Exhibition History
Published References Fardon, Richard. "Fusions: Masquerades and thought style east of the Niger-Benue confluence, West Africa." London: Saffron Books, Eastern Art Publishing, 2007. P.86, Figure 3 o ii
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Unknown African
1940–1960
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97.811.A,.B
Unknown African
1870–1900
Wood, sacrificial matter, cotton cloth, string, and glass beads
91.237
Unknown North American
1913–1917
Wood, paint, feathers, horns, leather, buffalo fur, rawhide, cotton cloth, satin ribbon, tin, nails, and string
44.438
Unknown African
1900–1950
Wood and gold leaf
97.1272.1,.2
Unknown Central and South American
1100–1450 AD
Animal hide, dyed fibers, silver, spondylus shell beads, cinnabar
2001.1134.A,.B
Antonio Berni
c. 1964
Polymateric construction composed of wood, cardboard, plastic, roots, nails, enamel, and metals including steel, iron, and aluminum bottle caps
2004.1536
Inca
1650–1750 AD
Wood, resin paint, metal, and nails
2004.2510
