Unidentified

Epa Helmet Mask in Form of Equestrian Figure (jagun jagun)

Category
Culture
Yoruba Peoples
Place Made
Nigeria
Materials
Wood, encrustation
Measurements
37 in. h. x 11 in. w. c 13 in. diam.
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Funds from an Anonymous Donor
Accession #
98.53
Description

Wooden carved headdress in form of head topped with equestrian figure. Figure has oblong head, beard, and is holding sword in one hand and baton in other. Horse is decorated with elaborate carvings. Head at base is geometrically abstracted and has openwork mouth.