Helmet with Buffalo Horns and Bird

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CultureDyula, Senufo, or Bamana Peoples, Lo or Poro Initiation Societies or Bamana Hunters’ Association

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Helmet with Buffalo Horns and Bird

Date1865–1935

PlaceKorhogo Region, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa

MediumWood and metal

Dimensions23 3/4 × 22 × 10 3/4 inches (60.3 × 55.9 × 27.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of D. and J. de Menil

Object number64.12

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African Art

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Provenance[J. J. Klejman (1906–1995), New York]; purchased by John de Menil (1904–1973) and Dominique de Menil (1908–1997), Houston; given to MFAH, 1964.
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION

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