Helmet with Buffalo Horns and Bird
Artist
Unknown African
CultureDyula, Senufo, or Bamana Peoples, Lo or Poro Initiation Societies or Bamana Hunters’ Association
Titles
- 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
Not on view
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Department
African ArtObject Type
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION
Published References Ross, Doran H. "African Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," African Arts Vol. XXXVI, No. 3 (Autum 2003). Los Angeles, Calif.: UCLA . Pages 38-39, figure 4.
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Unknown African
1865–1900
Wood, sacrificial matter, metal, nails, and animal hide
89.261
Unknown African
1900–1940
Glass and jasper beads, cotton cloth, raffia cloth, cane, and iron
98.240
